Product Data Sheet

6-Aminopenicillanic acid

Catalog No. A17998

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6-Aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of β-lactam antibiotics and functions as an antibacterial agent. It disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis during division, akin to penicillin, offering significant antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria. 6-Aminopenicillanic acid is primarily utilized in research focused on penicillin-related immune responses.
Chemical Information
Catalog NumA17998
M. Wt216.26
FormulaC8H12N2O3S
Purity>98%
Storageat -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base)
CAS No.551-16-6
Synonyms6-APA
SMILES[C@H]12SC([C@@H](N1C(=O)[C@H]2N)C(=O)O)(C)C
Biological Activity
Description6-Aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of β-lactam antibiotics and functions as an antibacterial agent. It disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis during division, akin to penicillin, offering significant antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria. 6-Aminopenicillanic acid is primarily utilized in research focused on penicillin-related immune responses.
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