CAS No. 132-98-9
Batch:
Purity:99.37
Chemical Structure
Check the
Penicillin V potassium salt
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| CAS Number | 132-98-9 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C16H17N2O5S.K |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 388.48 | |
| SMILES | CC1(C(N2C(S1)C(C2=O)NC(=O)COC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)[O-])C.[K+] |
Penicillin V potassium salt is a beta-lactam antibiotic that targets penicillin-binding proteins involved in bacterial cell wall synthesis. By acylating the active site of transpeptidases, it prevents the cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains essential for bacterial cell wall structural integrity. This inhibition of peptidoglycan biosynthesis impairs cell wall assembly, ultimately leading to osmotic cell lysis and bacterial death.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Water | 77 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
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.