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

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
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

원소 구성

H
5.4%
C
57.5%
O
19.1%
S
9.6%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • 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

안전

  • ⚠ 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
334.39 g/mol
밀도
1.4100 g/cm³
녹는점
214.0 °C
용해도
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

다른 이름

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).