Molekula
Penicillin V potassium salt
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Penicillin V potassium salt is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria. It is available in powder form for research and pharmaceutical applications. CAS: 132-98-9, Molecular Formula: C16H17KN2O5S, Molecular Weight: 388.48 g/mol, Storage: 2 to 8 °C, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Penicillin V potassium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £62.10 per pack ex VAT · £74.52 inc. VAT
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100 g — £202.50 per pack ex VAT · £243.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline powder |
| Water | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Specific rotation | 225 ± 10 Degrees |
| pH | 5-7.5 |
| Assay | 95.0%~102.0% |
| Potency | To Report |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White, colorless crystalline powder |
| Odour | Odorless |
| pKa | pKa = 2.73 |
Source: PubChem CID 23676814 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 55440700 |
| CAS Number | 132-98-9 |
| IUPAC Name | potassium (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenoxyacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate |
| EC Number | 205-086-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H17KN2O5S |
| Molecular Weight | 388.48 |
| Exact Mass | 388.0495 |
| SMILES | CC1([C@@H](N2[C@H](S1)[C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)COC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)[O-])C.[K+] |
| InChIKey | HCTVWSOKIJULET-LQDWTQKMSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H18N2O5S.K/c1-16(2)12(15(21)22)18-13(20)11(14(18)24-16)17-10(19)8-23-9-6-4-3-5-7-9;/h3-7,11-12,14H,8H2,1-2H3,(H,17,19)(H,21,22);/q;+1/p-1/t11-,12+,14-;/m1./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 23676814 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2941.10.5000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941100000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Antibiocin
- Beepen-VK
- Ledercillin VK
- Penapar-Vk
- Penicillin V potassium
- PENICILLIN VK
- phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium
- Potassium penicillin V
- Primcillin
- Veetids
Frequently asked questions
What is Penicillin V potassium salt used for?
It is used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Penicillin V potassium salt?
The formula is C16H17KN2O5S with a molecular weight of 388.48 g/mol.
How should Penicillin V potassium salt be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Penicillin V potassium salt does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Penicillin V potassium salt in pharmaceutical grade.
Can Molekula supply Penicillin V potassium salt in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Penicillin V potassium salt in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Penicillin V potassium salt?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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