CAS No. 26787-78-0

Batch: Purity:99.69
Amoxicillin Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Amoxicillin product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 26787-78-0
Molecular Formula

C16H19N3O5S

Molecular Weight (MW) 365.4
SMILES CC1(C(N2C(S1)C(C2=O)NC(=O)C(C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)N)C(=O)O)C
InChIKey LSQZJLSUYDQPKJ-NJBDSQKTSA-N

Biological Activity

Amoxicillin is a moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic β-lactam antibiotic that targets penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). By binding to and inhibiting PBPs, it blocks the transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis required for bacterial cell wall assembly. This disruption weakens the peptidoglycan network, activating autolytic enzymes within susceptible bacteria. Consequently, cell wall synthesis is impaired, leading to osmotic instability, bacterial cell lysis, and cell death. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 73 mg/mL (199.78 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.