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CAS RN: 551-16-6 | Product Number: A0800
6-Aminopenicillanic Acid

Purity: >98.0%(HPLC)
- 6-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid
- 6-APA
Size | Unit Price | Philadelphia, PA | Portland, OR | Japan* | Quantity |
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5G |
$18.00
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2 | Contact Us | 32 |
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25G |
$53.00
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1 | 5 | 39 |
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Product Number | A0800 |
Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(HPLC) |
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__8H__1__2N__2O__3S = 216.26 |
Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
Storage Temperature | Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
Condition to Avoid | Air Sensitive |
CAS RN | 551-16-6 |
Reaxys Registry Number | 15080 |
PubChem Substance ID | 87562327 |
SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 10093 |
Merck Index (14) | 458 |
MDL Number | MFCD00005176 |
Purity(HPLC) | min. 98.0 area% |
Appearance | White to Light yellow to Dark green powder to crystal |
Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 97.0 % |
Specific rotation [a]20/D | +270.0 to +280.0 deg(C=1.2, 0.1mol/L HCl) |
Solubility in 1mol/L HCl | almost transparency |
NMR | confirm to structure |
Melting Point | 199 °C(dec.) |
Specific Rotation | 275° (C=1.2,0.1mol/L HCl) |
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Signal Word | Danger |
Hazard Statements | H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P261 : Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P285 : In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P272 : Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P342 + P311 : If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P341 : IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 : If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. |
RTECS# | XH8225000 |
HS Number | 2921.49.5000 |
References
- The 50th anniversary of the discovery of 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) (a review)
- Effect of pH in the synthesis of ampicillin [A2092] by penicillin acylase
- Advances in enzymatic transformation of penicillins to 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA)
- Improving the Industrial Production of 6-APA: Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Penicillin G in the Presence of Organic Solvents
- Forty years of beta-lactam research (a review)
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