Penicillin G

C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S

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

CAS: 61-33-6

Ikhtisar

Penicillin G was the first antibiotic discovered, by Alexander Fleming in 1928 from the mold Penicillium notatum. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Its discovery revolutionized medicine and has saved an estimated 200 million lives.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 18 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Komposisi Elemental

H
5,4%
C
57,5%
O
19,1%
S
9,6%

Kegunaan

  • Antibiotic for bacterial infections
  • Syphilis treatment
  • Streptococcal infection treatment
  • Starting material for semi-synthetic penicillins

Fakta Menarik

  • Fleming noticed mold contamination on a Petri dish had killed surrounding bacteria, leading to penicillin's discovery
  • Mass production of penicillin saved countless lives during World War II

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Allergic reactions (up to 10% of population)
  • ⚠ Anaphylaxis in severe cases
  • ⚠ Antibiotic resistance

Structure

SMILES

CC1(C(N2C(S1)C(C2=O)NC(=O)CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)O)C

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
334,39 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,4100 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
214,0 °C
Kelarutan
soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
334,0987
XLogP
1,8
TPSA
112,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
23
Complexity
530,0

Juga Dikenal Sebagai

Benzylpenicillin Penicillin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penicillin G?
Penicillin G (C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-Dimethyl-7-oxo-6-(2-phenylacetamido)-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Penicillin G?
Penicillin G has a molar mass of 334.39 g/mol.
What state is Penicillin G at room temperature?
Penicillin G is a solid at room temperature.
Is Penicillin G organic or inorganic?
Penicillin G is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Penicillin G?
Penicillin G (C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).