Description

Penicillenic Acid Disulfide is a key chemical intermediate derived from penicillin degradation, playing a significant role in the synthesis of more complex molecules and analytical research. Its importance lies in its utility as a reference standard and a building block for investigating penicillin-related chemistry and developing novel compounds. This product is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical chemists, and manufacturers specializing in antibiotic research and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate in the study of penicillin degradation pathways and metabolite identification.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used for method development and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques for detecting penicillin-related substances.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for synthesizing novel derivatives and compounds for biological evaluation.
• Quality Control: Employed in pharmaceutical quality assurance labs as a known impurity standard to monitor and control the quality of β-lactam antibiotic products.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized in research investigating the mechanisms of penicillin allergy and the formation of antigenic determinants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Penicillenic Acid Disulfide
CAS No.	21291-06-5
Molecular Formula	C16H18N2O6S2
Molecular Weight	398.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Penicillenic Acid Disulfide; (2S,5R,6R)-3,3'-Disulfanediylbis(6-[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid); Benzylpenicillenic Acid Disulfide; Penicillenic Acid (from Penicillin G) Disulfide; 6-APA Disulfide Derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Penicillenic Acid Disulfide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and development use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming batch-specific results for identity, purity, and related substances.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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