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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Penicillin G sodium salt, 96+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Penicillin G sodium salt is the sodium salt of benzylpenicillin, a broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic with gram-positive and gram-negative bactericidal activity
- Penicillin G binds and inactivates penicillin-binding-proteins associated with the bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting cell wall synthesis and resulting in cell lysis
Applications
- Penicillin G can be used as a selection agent in the isolation of microorganisms or in cell culture applications
- It can also be used to prevent infection in research animals
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Penicillin G Sodium Salt |
| pH | 5.0 to 7.5 |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Specific Rotation | +293° to +303° (20°C, 589nm) (c=2, H2O) |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Solubility Information | Solubility in water: soluble. |
| Formula Weight | 356.37 |
| Percent Purity | ≥97.5% (HPLC) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Penicillin G sodium salt |
Safety and Handling
- Penicillin G sodium salt
- Danger
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
RUO – Research Use Only
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