Ampicillin Sodium
Description
Ampicillin sodium is a semi-synthetic penicillin derivative that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). It is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria. In plant tissue culture, ampicillin sodium is widely applied to suppress bacterial contamination while maintaining low phytotoxicity at suitable concentrations.
Technical info
Components
- Synonyms: Sodium ampicillin, Penbritin sodium
- Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₈N₃NaO₄S·3H₂O
- Molecular weight: 403.45 g/mol (anhydrous base)
- CAS number: 69-52-3
- Purity: ≥95%
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; insoluble in most organic solvents
Storage conditions
- Store at −20 °C or below
- Protect from light and moisture
Applications
- Antibacterial agent in plant tissue culture
- Control of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial contamination
- Widely used in microbiology, biotechnology, and molecular biology (e.g., selection marker in plasmid-based cloning systems)
Hazard classification (GHS)
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water
- P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
MSDS
MSDS
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
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