Product Name

Pivmecillinam hydrochloride

General description

Pivmecillinam hydrochloride is a β-lactam antibiotic and a prodrug of mecillinam. It has selective activity against Gram-negative bacteria and is used primarily in the treatment of lower urinary tract infections.

Synonym

Pivmecillinam Hydrochloride; Melysin

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

32887-03-9

Formula

C²¹H³⁴ClN³O⁵S

Molecular Weight

476.03

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥50mg/ml

Ethanol

≥50mg/ml

Water

≥50mg/ml

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Pivaloyloxymethyl ester of amdinocillin that is well absorbed orally, but broken down to amdinocillin in the intestinal mucosa.It is active against gram-negative organisms and used as for amdinocillin.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov