Penicillin G sodium salt, 96+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Penicillin G sodium salt, 96+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ACR455690250

Penicillin G sodium salt, CAS # 69-57-8, also called benzylpenicillin, is a β-lactam antibiotic active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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Chemical Name or MaterialPenicillin G sodium salt

TypePenicillin G Sodium Salt

CAS69-57-8

Health Hazard 1Danger

pH5.0 to 7.5

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

Penicillin G sodium salt is the sodium salt of benzylpenicillin, a broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic with gram-positive and gram-negative bactericidal activity
Penicillin G binds and inactivates penicillin-binding-proteins associated with the bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting cell wall synthesis and resulting in cell lysis

Applications

Penicillin G can be used as a selection agent in the isolation of microorganisms or in cell culture applications
It can also be used to prevent infection in research animals

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Livermore, D.M. beta-Lactamases- the Threat Renews. Curr. Protein Pept. Sci. 2009, 10, (5), 397-400.
Demain, A.L. Production of beta-lactam antibiotics and its regulation. Proc. Natl. Sci. Counc. Repub. China B. 1991, 15, (4), 251-65.