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.Ampicillin trihydrate is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in 1N HCl.
Product SpecificationsAmpicillin Trihydrate
USP GRADE
Formula: C16H19N3O4S • 3H2O
MW: 403.45 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at2-8°C. Store under inert gas. This product is light sensitive.
PubChem Chemical ID: 23565