AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE (LIGHT)
CAS 61336-70-7
Chemical Formula C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S·3H₂O
Molecular Weight 419.45 g/mol
Amoxicillin Trihydrate (Light) is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penicillin class. It is widely used for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
Amoxicillin works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, making it effective against a wide range of infections.
Industrial Uses
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Pharmaceutical Industry :
- Used in the formulation of oral capsules, tablets, and suspensions for treating bacterial infections.
- Commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and ear infections.
- Utilized in combination therapies, such as Amoxicillin-Clavulanate formulations, to combat beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.
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Veterinary Medicine :
- Administered to animals for treating bacterial infections in livestock and pets.
Specifications
| CAS No | 61336-70-7 |
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| EC Number | 262-101-7 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Molecular Weight | 419.45 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S·3H₂O |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol |
| Purity | ≥95.0% (USP/BP/EP Standards) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | Decomposes without a defined melting point |
| pH (Solution) | 3.5–5.5 (in a 1% aqueous solution) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤3.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Specific Optical Rotation | +290° to +315° |