AMOXICILLIN
(TRIHYDRATE)
|
GENERAL |
AMOXICILLIN
is a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with
a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive
and gram-negative microorganisms. Chemically it is (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(R)-(-)-2-amino-2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo- |
4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic
acid trihydrate. |
Amoxicillin
is a member of the penicillin family of antibiotics. To extend
the usefulness of the penicillins to the treatment of infections
caused by gram-negative rods, the broad-spectrum penicillins
(ampicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, and ticarcillin) were
developed. These penicillins are sensitive to penicillinase,
but they are useful in treating urinary tract infections caused
by gram-negative rods as well as in treating typhoid and enteric
fevers. |
STRUCTURE |
CAS
NO. |
|
26787-78-0 |
ACTIVITY |
Antibacterial |
MOL
WT. |
C16H19N3O5S-3H2O |
419.5 |
SYNONYMS |
6-{[Amino(4-hydroxy
phenyl)acetyl]amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1- |
azabicyclo
[3,2,0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate. |
D-(-)-alpha-amino-p-hydroxybenzyl
penicillin trihydrate. |
SPECIFICATION
& DESCRIPTION |
PROPERTY |
VALUE |
Bibliography |
BP
USP |
Appearance |
White
or Almost White Powder |
Identification |
Comply
Test |
Assay |
98.0
- 100.5 % (on Anhydrous basis) |
Clarity
of Solution |
Complies
test |
Spec.
Optical Rotation |
+290°
- +315° |
Heavy
Metals |
20
ppm max |
N,N-Dimethylaniline |
20
ppm max |
Sulfated
Ash |
0.5%
max |
Water |
11.50%
- 14.50% |
pH |
3.5
- 5.5 (0.25% W/V Solution) |
Bulk
Density |
0.65
- 0.8 gr/ml (Compat Type) |
COMMENTS |