Ampicillin is a member of the extended-spectrum β-lactam family and similar in structure to penicillin.It is used in the selection of antibiotic cell hybrids and has a high rate of action against many gram-negative bacterial strains. Ampicillin sodium targets non-ESBL (Extended Spectrum β-lactamase) bacteria including Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species and medically important enteric pathogens such as Shigella and Salmonella.It has been found to be effective against certain β-lactam sensitive VRE or vancomycin resistant Enterococcus species. Resistance to ampicillin is routinely utilized as a selectable marker to confirm successful cell transformation.
GoldBio"s anhydrous ampicillin is the most stable and pure form of ampicillin on the market and is suitable for the most sensitive research applications. It is sparingly soluble in water and freely soluble in 1 N NH4OH.
Product SpecificationsAmpicillin, Anhydrous
Formula: C16H19N3O4S
MW: 349.40 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store desiccated at 4°C.