Ampicillin

Name: Ampicillin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003907

About Ampicillin

Listed under CAS 7177-48-2, Ampicillin is an antibacterial API available from Vaqora Chemicals in IP/BP/USP grade. Its molecular formula is C16H25N3O7S and its molecular weight is 403.5 g/mol. It is also known as Aminobenzylpenicillin trihydrate or Pen A.

The product is provided as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ampicillin
Catalogue No.	VQ-003907
CAS Number	7177-48-2
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
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₂₅N₃O₇S
Molecular weight	403.5 g/mol
Exact mass	403.1413
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2941
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
PubChem CID	23565

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 9
TPSA	141 Å²
Synonyms	Aminobenzylpenicillin trihydrate, Pen A, Campicillin, Divercillin, Acillin, Princillin, Amplin, alpha-Aminobenzylpenicillin trihydrate, Ro-Ampen, Ampi-Tab, Ampicillin hydrate, (D-(-)-alpha-Aminobenzyl)penicillin trihydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7177-48-2

Puriss

Ampicillin, puriss

CAS: 7177-48-2
Formula: C₁₆H₂₅N₃O₇S
MW: 403.5 g/mol

VQ-012341

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ampicillin?

The CAS Registry Number of Ampicillin is 7177-48-2. It is also known as Aminobenzylpenicillin trihydrate, Pen A, Campicillin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ampicillin?

Ampicillin has the molecular formula C16H25N3O7S and a molecular weight of 403.5 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ampicillin can I order?

We supply Ampicillin in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ampicillin?

Yes. Every lot of Ampicillin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ampicillin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ampicillin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.