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Penicillin v potassium

CAS Number
132-98-9
EC Number
205-086-5
Chemical Formula
C16H18N2O5S.K
Molecular Weight
388.5 g/mol

Description

Penicillin V Potassium (CAS 132-98-9 ), also known as Penicillin VK and Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium, is the potassium salt form of the acid-stable oral penicillin antibiotic used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient. Its water-soluble salt form makes it the preferred raw material for solid oral antibiotic formulations over the free acid. The primary application is in the manufacture of oral antibiotic tablets and capsules. It serves as the API for treating bacterial infections in human medicine. In veterinary pharmaceutical production, it is incorporated into oral suspensions and bolus formulations targeting livestock and companion animals. Pharmaceutical compounding operations source it for preparation of oral liquid suspensions, particularly pediatric formulations requiring precise dosing flexibility. This ensures accurate administration for sensitive patient groups. In biotechnology and life sciences, it is used as a selective agent in cell culture media to control bacterial contamination during research workflows. This maintains the integrity of experimental results. Penicillin V Potassium is supplied as a white crystalline powder in bulk quantities suited to pharmaceutical manufacturing scale. Standard grades include USP , BP , and Ph. Eur. for compliance. The potency is typically expressed in International Units (IU) per milligram to ensure standardized efficacy. Packaging ranges from kilogram-scale laboratory quantities to multi-hundred kilogram drums. These industrial API procurement options support both small-scale research and large-scale commercial production. The material meets rigorous global quality standards for pharmaceutical distribution. Contact us for supply of Penicillin v potassium Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

Penicillin vk | Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium | Penicillin V potassium salt | Beepen-VK | Veetids | Potassium penicillin V | V-Cillin K

Key Technical Features

  • High Purity Grade standard
  • Consistent Batch Quality
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Physical Properties

Melting Point120-128 °C (decomp)
Density1.40
ColorSol in water
Formneat
Water SolubilitySoluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide, and methanol.

Safety & Handling

Danger
GHS07· IrritantGHS08· Health Hazard

Hazard Statements

H302
H302
H317
H317
H334H334

Precautionary Statements

P233
P233
P260
P260
P261
P261
P264
P264
P270
P270
P271
P271
P272
P272
P280
P280
P284
P284
P321
P321
P330
P330
P403
P403
P501
P501
P317
P317
P352
P352
P340
P340
P317
P317
P316
P316
P364

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29411099
WGK (Germany)3