SMILES:

CC1(C(N2C(S1)C(C2=O)NC(=O)CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)[O-])C.[K+]
Benzylpenicillin potassium Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Benzylpenicillin potassium product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name potassium (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenylacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate
CAS Number 113-98-4
Molecular Formula

C16H17N2O4S.K

Molecular Weight (MW) 372.48
SMILES CC1(C(N2C(S1)C(C2=O)NC(=O)CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)[O-])C.[K+]
InChIKey IYNDLOXRXUOGIU-LQDWTQKMSA-M

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 74 mg/mL (198.66 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 74 mg/mL
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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.