Molekula
Sulbactam acid
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Sulbactam acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used in combination with beta-lactam antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C8H11NO5S and a molecular weight of 233.24 g/mol. It is stored at 2 to 8 °C and classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger.
Molekula supplies Sulbactam acid at ≥ 98.0% purity in 1 g packs, from £67.08 inc. VAT. It is in stock for same-day dispatch. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, and safety data sheets are available in 5 languages. Larger quantities, up to multi-tonne, are quoted on request.
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Pricing & pack sizes
In stock — same-day dispatch
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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1 g — £55.90 per pack ex VAT · £67.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Water | ≤ 1.0% |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 20ppm |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.2% |
| Specific optical rotation | +242 to +256° |
| Any other impurity | ≤ 0.5% |
| 6-APA | ≤ 0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 69388315 |
| CAS Number | 68373-14-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,5R)-3,3-dimethyl-4,4,7-trioxo-4lambda6-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 269-878-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H11NO5S |
| Molecular Weight | 233.24 |
| Exact Mass | 233.0358 |
| SMILES | CC1([C@@H](N2[C@H](S1(=O)=O)CC2=O)C(=O)O)C |
| InChIKey | FKENQMMABCRJMK-RITPCOANSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H11NO5S/c1-8(2)6(7(11)12)9-4(10)3-5(9)15(8,13)14/h5-6H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)/t5-,6+/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 130313 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29419050 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
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
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- 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
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- 0RN
- 2,2-dimethyl-1,1-dioxidopenam-3alpha-carboxylic acid
- Betamaze
- CP 45899
- penicillanic acid 1,1-dioxide
- Penicillanic Acid Sulfone
- SULBACTAM
- Sulbactam (sodium salt)
- Sulbactamum
- Sulfone, Penicillanic Acid
Frequently asked questions
What is Sulbactam acid used for?
Sulbactam acid is primarily used as a beta-lactamase inhibitor in combination with antibiotics like ampicillin to treat bacterial infections, especially those caused by resistant strains.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Sulbactam acid?
The chemical formula is C8H11NO5S and the molecular weight is 233.24 g/mol.
How should Sulbactam acid be stored?
Sulbactam acid should be stored at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Sulbactam acid is available?
Molekula supplies Sulbactam acid with an assay of ≥ 98.0%, suitable for research and development purposes. Specification limits include water ≤ 1.0%, heavy metals ≤ 20 ppm, residue on ignition ≤ 0.2%, any other impurity ≤ 0.5% and 6-APA ≤ 0.1%.
Can Molekula supply Sulbactam acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Sulbactam acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Sulbactam acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
Where can I buy Sulbactam acid?
Directly from Molekula, which lists Sulbactam acid in 1 g packs from £67.08 inc. VAT, with a certificate of analysis for every batch. Larger quantities are quoted on request. Molekula's offices: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States and China.
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