General
Synonyms: (2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-amino(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid,
amosine, amoxa, amoxapen, amoxi, amoxibiotic, amoxicillin, amoxisol, amoxypen, ardine,
biomox, bristamox, delacillin, histocillin, sumox, numerous further trade names
Use:
Molecular formula: C16H19N3O5S
CAS No: 26787-78-0
EINECS No: 248-003-8
Physical data
Appearance: solid
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Water solubility: soluble
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
May cause sensitization by skin contact, or lead to allergic
reaction. This material is believed to show cross-allergenicity with
penicillin.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which
appear in this section is given
here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 > 15000 mg kg-1
IPR-RAT LD50 2870 mg kg-1
SCU-RAT LD50 > 8000 mg kg-1
SCU-MUS LD50 > 20 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
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given
here.)
R42 R43.
Transport information
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Personal protection
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