Technical Data
A2261
Ampicillin Trihydrate
25g
100g
Biochemicals Storage: 0-5°CShipping: RT
Ampicillin inhibits cell wall synthesis. Used to select for drug-resistant, plasmid-bearing bacteria.

Specifications:
• Recommended Working Concentration: 20-50ug/ml

Specifications:
• Purity: 98%
• Potency: 850-975ug/mg
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Solubility (10mg/ml, H2O): Clear, colorless and complete with warming
• pH (1%): 8.0-10.0
• Water: 12.0-15.0%

Working Concentration:
20-50ug/ml for E. coli

Storage:
Long term: Reconstitute, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage
Short term: Refrigerate

Stablility:
Lyophilized: 1-2 years at 0-5°C
Aqueous stock solutions: 72 hours at +4°C or 4 months as a frozen solution
Concentrate: 1 year at -20°C

CAS Number:
7177-48-2

Molecular Formula:
C16H19N3O4S•3H2O

Molecular Weight:
403.4
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Ausubel, F. M., et al., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, John Wiley (1992)
Maniatis, T., et al., Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (1989)

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.