(+)-6-Aminopenicillanic Acid

• Catalog No.: A618895
• CAS Number: 551-16-6
• M. F.: C8H12N2O3S
• M. W.: 216.25748
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S,5R,6R)-6-amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: penin
• Synonyms: 6-APS; (2S,5R,6R)-6-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid; NSC 50071; 6β-Aminopenicillanic acid; [2S-(2α,5α,6β)]-6-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; Phenacyl 6-Aminopenicillinate; 6-APA

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 551-16-6

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White Solid
• Melting Point: 195-198°C (dec.)
• Solubility: Water (Sparingly)
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

(+)-6-Aminopenicillanic Acid is the core structure in penicillins, obtained from the fermentation brew of the Penicillium mold. (+)-6-Aminopenicillanic Acid is used as the main starting block for the preparation of numerous semisynthetic penicillins.

REFERENCES

• Zel'tser, I.Z. et al.: Gig. Truda Prof. Zabol., 5, 59 (1983)
• Hamilton-Miller, J.M.T.: Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents, 31, 189 (1983)
• Novikova, N.D. et al.: Mikol. Fitopatol., 7, 101 (1983)