Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a β-lactam penicillin antibiotic that exhibits antibacterial efficacy against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Amoxicillin inhibits peptidoglycan polymerization through binding of penicillin binding proteins, inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18838381
Cas No. |
26787-78-0 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C16H19N3O5S |
Formula Wt. |
365.41 |
Chemical Name |
(2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-amino(4-hydroxyphenyl)- acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-Thia-1-azabicyclo-[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid |
IUPAC Name |
(2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid |
Synonym |
Amoxycillin; Amolin; Amopenixin; Helvamox; Moxal; Pasetocin; AMPC |
Melting Point |
194°C |
Solubility |
Soluble in water, DMSO, ethanol. |
Appearance |
White to off white powder |
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