Bioactivity | Penicillin V Potassium (Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium salt) is an orally active antibiotic. Penicillin V Potassium inhibits the growth of Streptococci, C. difficile and S. aureus. Penicillin V Potassium can be used for the research of otitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis[1][2][3][4]. |
Invitro | Penicillin V (0.002-8.0 mg/L) inhibits the growth of Streptococci, with the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 0.004-0.008 mg/L[2].Penicillin V (0.002-8.0 mg/L) inhibits the growth of C. difficile, with a MIC90 of 8 mg/L[3].Penicillin V (0.004-0.063 mg/L; 18 h) inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, with a MIC of 0.016 mg/L[4]. |
Name | Penicillin V Potassium |
CAS | 132-98-9 |
Formula | C16H17KN2O5S |
Molar Mass | 388.48 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |