General

Synonyms: acipen U, apopen, benomycin, distaquaine U, fenospen, meropenin, ospen, penicillin phenoxymethyl, pen-oral, phenopenicillin, 6-phenoxyacetamidopenicillanic acid, various other trade names
Molecular formula: C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₅S
CAS No: 87-08-1
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Physical data

Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: ca. 120 - 128 C (decomposes)
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Water solubility: slight
 

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

May be harmful if consumed in quantity.

Toxicity data
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ORL-WMN TDLO 10 mg kg^-1/2d
ORL-MUS LD50 6578 mg kg^-1
IPR-MUS LD50 12 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 24 mg kg^-1
IVN-MUS LD50 8 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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Transport information

Personal protection

Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

Safety phrases
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