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Potassium clavulanate (ckdb)

SKU 90035823 CAS 61177-45-5 C8H8NO5·K MW 237.25 Available on enquiry

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Potassium clavulanate (CAS 61177-45-5) is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used primarily to enhance the efficacy of penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics by preventing bacterial resistance. It has the molecular formula C8H8NO5·K and a molecular weight of 237.25. Store at -15 to -20°C with proper handling due to its **Danger** classification. Molekula supplies Potassium clavulanate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90035823
CAS Number: 61177-45-5
IUPAC Name: potassium (2R,3Z,5R)-3-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4-oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate
EC Number: 262-640-9
Molecular Formula: C8H8NO5·K
Molecular Weight: 237.25
Exact Mass: 237.004
SMILES: C1[C@@H]2N(C1=O)[C@H](/C(=C/CO)/O2)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChIKey: ABVRVIZBZKUTMK-JSYANWSFSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO5.K/c10-2-1-4-7(8(12)13)9-5(11)3-6(9)14-4;/h1,6-7,10H,2-3H2,(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/b4-1-;/t6-,7-;/m1./s1
PubChem CID: 23665591

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Frequently asked questions

What is potassium clavulanate used for?

Potassium clavulanate is primarily used as a beta-lactamase inhibitor, often combined with penicillins (e.g., amoxicillin) to extend their antibacterial spectrum and combat resistant bacteria.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of potassium clavulanate?

The chemical formula is **C₈H₈NO₅·K**, and the molecular weight is **237.25 g/mol**.

How should potassium clavulanate be stored?

Store at **-15 to -20°C** to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

What grades or purity levels of potassium clavulanate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade potassium clavulanate** meeting USP/EP/BP standards for research, development, and clinical applications.

Can Molekula supply potassium clavulanate in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide bulk quantities of potassium clavulanate, subject to availability and customer requirements.

What documentation is provided with a potassium clavulanate order?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.