Ampicillin Trihydrate

• CAT Number: A000544
• CAS Number: 7177-48-2
• Molecular Formula: C16H25N3O7S
• Molecular Weight: 403.45
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 7177-48-2; Aminobenzylpenicillin trihydrate; Amperil; Ampinova; Trafarbiot
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;trihydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H19N3O4S.3H2O/c1-16(2)11(15(22)23)19-13(21)10(14(19)24-16)18-12(20)9(17)8-6-4-3-5-7-8;;;/h3-7,9-11,14H,17H2,1-2H3,(H,18,20)(H,22,23);3*1H2/t9-,10-,11+,14-;;;/m1.../s1
• InChIKey: RXDALBZNGVATNY-CWLIKTDRSA-N
• SMILES: CC1([C@@H](N2[C@H](S1)[C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)[C@@H](C3=CC=CC=C3)N)C(=O)O)C.O.O.O

Ampicillin Trihydrate（Cat No.:A000544）is a broad-spectrum, beta-lactam antibiotic in the penicillin class, widely used to treat bacterial infections caused by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death. The trihydrate form improves its stability and solubility, making it effective for oral and injectable administration. Ampicillin is often used for respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, and meningitis infections, as well as in research labs for selecting antibiotic-resistant genes in bacterial cultures. Its efficacy and accessibility make it a staple in both clinical and laboratory settings.

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