Penicillin G potassium
Synonyms
Benzylpenicillin potassium;
4-Thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-((phenylacetyl)amino)- (2S,5R,6R)-, monopotassium salt;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 113-98-4
EINECS: 204-038-0
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C16H17KN2O4S; C16H18N2O4S.K
Molecular Weight: 372.48
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Unstable to acid, alkali.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig intramuscular LD50 |
1180mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig intraperitoneal LD50 |
374mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig intravenous LD50 |
303mg/kg[1] |
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guinea pig oral LD50 |
382mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intramuscular LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
240mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
6257mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
5848mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intramuscular LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1 |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1 |
|
rat intravenous LD50 |
243mg/kg[1 |
|
rat oral LD50 |
8900mg/kg[1 |
|
rat subcutaneous LD50 |
11250mg/kg[1 |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-infective abilities. beta-Lactam antibiotic.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition) Benzylpenicillin Potassium
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antibacterial agent, anti-infective agent.
2, Medicine
Use as pharmaceutical ingredient (beta-lactam antibiotic, penicillins). (This section is for reference only, should be implemented according to local Pharmacopoeia.)
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 113-98-4, Penicillin G potassium
Update: 20190107(1);