|
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 |