Methicillin sodium salt
SIGMA/51454 - ≥95% (HPLC)
Synonym: Sodium (2,6-
CAS Number: 132-92-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H19N2NaO6S
Molecular Weight: 402.40
EC Number: 205-083-9
MDL Number: MFCD07787409
Linear Formula: C17H19N2NaO6S
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-positive bacteria |
| assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C17H20N2O6S.Na/c1-17(2 |
| InChI key | MGFZNWDWOKASQZ-UMLIZJHQSA |
| mode of action | cell wall synthesis | interferes |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [Na+].COc1cccc(OC)c1C(=O) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Methicillin is used to study bacterium susceptibility , methicillin-resistance in |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Methicillin inhibits cell wall synthesis. In Legionella pneumophila, methicillin causes the formation of membranous lesions through which cytoplasmic contents are lost . |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Light sensitive |
| Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H317 - H319 - H334 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 51283503 |



