Amoxicillin

C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S

IUPAC: (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 26787-78-0

Overview

Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic worldwide. It is a penicillin derivative with a broader spectrum of activity than penicillin itself.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 19 1.0080
Carbon C 16 12.0110
Nitrogen N 3 14.0070
Oxygen O 5 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×19
5.2%
C
Carbon ×16
52.6%
N
Nitrogen ×3
11.5%
O
Oxygen ×5
21.9%
S
Sulfur ×1
8.8%

Uses

  • • Bacterial infection treatment
  • • H. pylori eradication
  • • Dental infection treatment

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The most prescribed antibiotic in the world, on the WHO Essential Medicines List

Safety

  • ⚠ Allergic reactions
  • ⚠ Diarrhea
  • ⚠ Rash

Structure

SMILES

CC1(C(N2C(S1)C(C2=O)NC(=O)C(C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)N)C(=O)O)C

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
365.40 g/mol
Melting Point
194.0 °C
Solubility
3.4 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
365.1045
XLogP
-2.0
TPSA
158.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
7
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
25
Complexity
590.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin (C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin has a molar mass of 365.4 g/mol.
What state is Amoxicillin at room temperature?
Amoxicillin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Amoxicillin organic or inorganic?
Amoxicillin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin (C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).