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: | Mode of Action: Carboxypenicillin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis (peptidoglycan cross-linking) by inactivating transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane. Antimicrobial spectrum: Active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria |
| General description: | Chemical structure: ß-lactam |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| 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 | 51102829 |


