Bioactivity | Penicillin V (Phenoxymethylpenicillin) is a potent and orally active antibiotic. Penicillin V shows antibacterial activity for Streptococci, Clostridium difficile and staphylococcus aureus. Penicillin V has the potential 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) shows antibacterial activity for Clostridium difficile with an MIC50 value of 4.0 mg/L and an MIC90 value of 8.0 mg/L[3].Penicillin V (0.004-0.063 mg/L; 18 h) inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, with an MIC value of 0.016 mg/L[4]. |
Name | Penicillin V |
CAS | 87-08-1 |
Formula | C16H18N2O5S |
Molar Mass | 350.39 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |