Ampicillin sodium (aqueous), beta-lactam antibiotic (ab146567)
Key features and details
- Broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic.
- CAS Number: 69-52-3
- Supplied in water (10 mg/ml)
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Ampicillin sodium (aqueous), beta-lactam antibiotic -
Description
Broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic. -
Biological description
Broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis by inactivating transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane. Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Widely used as a selective agent in cell culture.
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CAS Number
69-52-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
371.00 -
Molecular formula
C16H18N3NaO4S -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Supplied in water (10 mg/ml) -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
