Carbenicillin disodium
SIAL/C9231 - meets USP testing specifications
Synonym: Carbenicillin disodium salt; α-Carboxybenzylpenicillin disodium salt
CAS Number: 4800-94-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H16N2Na2O6S
Molecular Weight: 422.36
EC Number: 225-360-8
MDL Number: MFCD00077683
Linear Formula: C17H16N2Na2O6S
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets USP testing specifications |
USP/NF | |
antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
Gram-positive bacteria | |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C17H18N2O6S.2Na/c1-17( |
InChI key | RTYJTGSCYUUYAL-YCAHSCEMSA |
mode of action | cell wall synthesis | interferes |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | [Na+].[Na+].CC1(C)S[C@@H] |
solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Analysis Note: | Stable at 37 °C for 3 days |
Application: | Used for selection of ampr transformed cells. Used to study the role of penicillin-sensitive transpeptidases in cell wall biosynthesis. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Carboxypenicillin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis (peptidoglycan cross-linking) by inactivating transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane. Analog to ampicillin. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, Pseudomonas. |
General description: | Chemical structure: ß-lactam |
Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H317 - H334 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P280 - P342 + P311 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 42/43 |
Safety Statements | 22-36/37 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 51101500 |