Product Name
6-Aminopenicillanic acid
Description
6-Aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) is an important precursor for the synthesis of lactam antibiotics. 6-Aminopenicillanic acid is the main product of Penicillin G (PenG) hydrolyzed by penicillin acylase (PA).
Synonyms
(25,5R,6R)-6-AMINO-3,3-DIMETHYL-7-OXO-4-THIA-1-AZABICYCLO[3.2.0]HEPTANE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID;(2S,5R,6R)-6-AMINO-3,3-DIMETHYL-7-OXO-4-THIA-1-AZABICYCLO-[3.2.0]HEPTANE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID;6-AMINO-2,2-DIMETHYL-5-OXOPERHYDROAZETO[2,1-B][1,3]THIAZOLE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID;6-AMINO-3,3-DIMETHYL-7-OXO-4-THIA-1-AZABICYCLO[3.2.0]HEPTANE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID;6-APA;(+)-6-AMINOPENICILLANIC ACID;6-AMINOPENICILLANIC ACID;6-AMINO PENICILLINIC ACID
Molecular Formula
C8H12N2O3S
Canonical SMILES
[C@H]12SC([C@@H](N1C(=O)[C@H]2N)C(=O)O)(C)C
Melting Point
198-200°C (dec.)(lit.)
Storage
Powder-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years; In solvent-80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month.
Safety Description
22-36/37-45-37-24-36
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H315-H317-H319-H334