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A9393
Sigma
Ampicillin
anhydrous, 96.0-100.5% (anhydrous basis)
| Synonym: | |
| CAS Number: | 69-53-4 |
| Linear Formula: | C16H19N3O4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 349.40 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 1090925 |
| EC Number: | 200-709-7 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00005175 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24891442 |
Description
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| Biochem/physiol Actions | A β-lactam antibiotic with an amino group attached to the penicillin structure. 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
| assay | 96.0-100.5% (anhydrous basis) |
| mp | 208 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| solubility | 1 M NH4OH: 50 mg/mL |
| 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 | XH8350000 |
References
| Merck | Merck 13,591 |
| reference | Corp MSDS 1 (1), 247:A / RegBook 1 (2), 2065:H / Sax 6, 201 / Sigma FT-IR 1 (1), 619:A / Structure Index 1, 328:A:3 |






