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6-Aminopenicillanic acid

CAS: 551-16-6 F: C8H12N2O3S W: 216.26

6-Aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) is an important precursor for the synthesis of -lactam antibiotics. 6-Aminopenicillan
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Bioactivity 6-Aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) is an important precursor for the synthesis of -lactam antibiotics. 6-Aminopenicillanic acid is the main product of Penicillin G (PenG) hydrolyzed by penicillin acylase (PA)[1].
Name 6-Aminopenicillanic acid
CAS 551-16-6
Formula C8H12N2O3S
Molar Mass 216.26
Appearance Solid
Transport Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Reference [1]. Lucie Vobecká, et al. Optimization of Aqueous Two-Phase Systems for the Production of 6-aminopenicillanic Acid in Integrated Microfluidic Reactors-Separators. N Biotechnol. 2018 Dec 25;47:73-79.