CAS 551-16-6

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002446 (+)-6-Aminopenicillanic Acid CAS: 551-16-6

Specifications

References

CAS Number

551-16-6

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C8H12N2O3S

Molecular Weight

216.26

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Blue Ice

Storage Temp

-20°C

(2S,5R,6R)-6-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; 6-APA; 6-APS; 6β-Aminopenicillanic acid; NSC 50071; [2S-(2α,5α,6β)]-6-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; Phenacyl 6-Aminopenicillinate;

(+)-6-Aminopenicillanic Acid is the core structure in penicillins, obtained from the fermentation brew of the Penicillium mold. (+)-6-Aminopenicillanic Acid is used as the main starting block for the preparation of numerous semisynthetic penicillins.

Form

White Solid

Melting Point

195-198°C (dec.)

Solubility

Water (Sparingly)

References

Zel'tser, I.Z. et al.: Gig. Truda Prof. Zabol., 5, 59 (1983); Hamilton-Miller, J.M.T.: Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents, 31, 189 (2008); Novikova, N.D. et al.: Mikol. Fitopatol., 7, 101 (1973);