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P3032
Sigma
Penicillin G sodium salt
powder, cell culture tested
| Synonym: | Benzylpenicillin sodium salt |
| CAS Number: | 69-57-8 |
| Linear Formula: | C16H17N2NaO4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 356.37 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 3834217 |
| EC Number: | 200-710-2 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00069666 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24898384 |
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Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Mode of Action: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-positive bacteria. |
| Reconstitution | Recommended for use in cell culture media at 100,000 units/L. Solutions should be filter sterilized and stored at 2-8 °C for up to 1 week, −20 °C for extended periods. Solutions are stable at 37 °C for 3 days. |
Properties
| form | powder |
| potency | ≥1477 units per mg |
| solubility | H2O: 100 mg/mL (Solutions should be filter sterilized and stored at 2-8°C for 1 week or at -20°C for extended periods. Solutions are stable at 37°C for 3 days.) |
| suitability | cell culture tested |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36/37-45 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | XH9800000 |
References
| reference | Martin, H.H. and Gmeiner, J., Modification of peptidoglycan structure by penicillin action in cell walls of Proteus mirabilis. Eur. J. Biochem. 95, 487, (1979) |
| Merck | Merck 13,7165 |
| Beilstein | Beil. 27,IV,5861 |






