Penicillin V potassium salt

CAS: 132-98-9

Ref. 3D-FP26794

Product Information

• Name: Penicillin V potassium salt
• Synonyms: (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-Dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenoxyacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid potassium
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Penicillin V potassium salt is a penicillin antibiotic that has been used to treat infections caused by bacteria, such as streptococcal throat infections. It is a prodrug of penicillin G and has the same mechanism of action. Penicillin V potassium salt binds to penicillin-binding proteins in the bacterial cell wall by competitive inhibition. This binding prevents the formation of an antibiotic-inhibitor complex with the enzyme cell wall synthesis that is required for cell wall biosynthesis, inhibiting protein synthesis and cell division. Penicillin V potassium salt is often used as an alternative to oral cephalosporins due to its lower incidence of gastrointestinal side effects.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 388.48 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₇KN₂O₅S
• Purity: (Hplc) 95.0 To 102.0%
• Color/Form: White Powder