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SML3854

Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium clavulanate cellulose (1:1)

≥97% (NMR)

Synonym(s):

(2R,3Z,5R)-3-(2-Hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4-oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid potassium clavulanate cellulose (1:1), Z-(3R,5R)-2-(β-Hydroxyethylidene)clavam-3-carboxylic acid potassium clavulanate cellulose (1:1)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight:
237.25
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97% (NMR)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to beige

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Clavulanic acid is an orally available and potent mechanism-based β-lactamase inhibitor. In combination with β-lactam antibiotic clavulanic acid can overcome antibiotic resistance in bacteria that produce β-lactamase. Clavulanic acid is produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus.

Caution

Hygroscopic

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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