Ampicillin Sodium

C16H18N3O4SNa=371.4 Ampicillin is an Inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis and inhibits crosslinking of peptidoglycan by binding and inactivating of transpeptidases. Its spectrum is against gram-negative bacteria. Ampicillin is sensitive to inactivation by ß-lactamase and can be used as a resistance marker. Ampicillin sodium dissolves well in water. The antibiotic is inactivated by autoclaving and a solution should be sterilized by means of filtration. Specifications   USP 25, Ph. Eur. Store dry at 2-8°C Soluble in water Hygroscopic, protect against moisture CAS 69-52-3