Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Methicillin sodium salt |
| Catalog Number: | M5779 |
| CAS Number: | 132-92-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C17H19N2NaO6S |
| Molecular Weight: | 402.4 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | 41 mg/mL in DMSO |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >98% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Meticillin sodium salt is a narrow-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used to treat infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, active against beta-lactamase-producing organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |