1502508
USP
Penicillin G potassium
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s):
Penicillin G potassium salt, Benzylpenicillin potassium salt
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About This Item
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
penicillin & derivatives
form
powder
manufacturer/tradename
USP
application(s)
USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
[K+].[H][C@]12SC(C)(C)[C@@H](N1C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)Cc3ccccc3)C([O-])=O
InChI
1S/C16H18N2O4S.K/c1-16(2)12(15(21)22)18-13(20)11(14(18)23-16)17-10(19)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9;/h3-7,11-12,14H,8H2,1-2H3,(H,17,19)(H,21,22);/q;+1/p-1/t11-,12+,14-;/m1./s1
InChI key
IYNDLOXRXUOGIU-LQDWTQKMSA-M
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General description
Penicillin G potassium is a natural β-lactam antibiotic that targets bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidase enzymes. It is effective against non-β-lactamase-producing Gram-positive organisms. The USP standard facilitates microbiological potency tests and purity analysis.
The USP biologics antibiotics category includes a wide range of antimicrobial agents that are essential in treating bacterial infections. These antibiotics are derived from various natural sources or synthesized to combat specific pathogens effectively. The USP provides comprehensive standards, reference materials, and analytical procedures to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and consistency of antibiotic therapeutics throughout their lifecycle.
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.
Application
- Penicillamine
- Penicillin G Benzathine
- Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension
- Penicillin G Benzathine Injectable Suspension
- Penicillin G Potassium
- Penicillin G Potassium for Injection
- Penicillin G Potassium for Oral Solution
Biochem/physiol Actions
Antimicrobial spectrum: This product is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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