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Penicillin G sodium salt

Penicillin G sodium salt chemical structure
CAS Number69-57-8
FormulaC16H17N2NaO4S
Mol. Weight356.37 g/mol

What is Penicillin G sodium salt?

Penicillin G sodium salt is a chemical compound with CAS number 69-57-8 and molecular formula C16H17N2NaO4S. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Penicillin G is narrow spectrum antibiotic. It is the drug of choice for Streptococcus pneumoniae, groups A, B, C and G streptococci, nonenterococcal group D streptococci, viridans group streptococci, and non-penicillinase producing staphylococcus. Penicillin G sodium salt is used to study the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of gentamicin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis sequence type 6 with reduced penicillin susceptibility 1. It is used in cell culture alone as well as in combination with streptomcyin and other antibiotics2.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

356.37 g/mol

Solubility

H2O: soluble100 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.)

Safety Information

GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317-H334

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P342 + P311

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

EC Number

200-710-2

WGK Germany

2

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