Description

Phenethicillin Potassium Salt is a semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic derived from 6-aminopenicillanic acid. This compound is valued for its stability and activity against a range of Gram-positive bacteria, making it a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry for the research, development, and production of antibiotic formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Core component in the manufacture of oral antibiotic medications.
• Antibiotic Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and building block in developing new antimicrobial agents.
• Veterinary Medicine: Formulated into treatments for bacterial infections in animals.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a tool compound in microbiological and pharmacological studies.
• Intermediate for Derivative Synthesis: Chemical precursor for creating more specialized penicillin analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenethicillin Potassium Salt
CAS No.	132-93-4
Molecular Formula	C17H19KN2O5S
Molecular Weight	402.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Pheneticillin Potassium; Phenethicillin K; Potassium Phenethicillin; Phenoxyethyl Penicillin Potassium; BRL 152; Syncillin; Maxipen; Chemipen; α-Phenoxyethyl Penicillin Potassium Salt; (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-Dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenoxypropanoyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid potassium salt
EINECS	205-085-9

Quality Control

Our Phenethicillin Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.5 - 7.5
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.