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A1593
Sigma-Aldrich
Ampicillin
meets USP testing specifications
| Synonym: | |
| CAS Number: | 7177-48-2 |
| Linear Formula: | C16H19N3O4S · 3H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 403.45 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 5399534 |
| EC Number: | 200-709-7 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00072036 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24890564 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | A β-lactam antibiotic with an amino group side chain attached to the penicillin structure. Penicillin derivative that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis (peptidoglycan cross-linking) by inactivating transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane. Bactericidal only to growing Escherichia coli . Mode of resistance: Cleavage of β-lactam ring of ampicillin by β-lactamase. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. |
Properties
| mp | 198-200 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| suitability | meets USP testing specifications |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 22-26-36/37 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | XH8425000 |
References
| Merck | Merck 13,591 |
| reference | Corp MSDS 1 (1), 247:B / RegBook 1 (2), 2065:I / Sigma FT-IR 1 (1), 619:C / Structure Index 1, 328:B:3 |
