Ampicillin inhibits cell wall synthesis. Used to select for drug-resistant, plasmid-bearing bacteria.
Potency
900-1050mcg/mg (C16H19N3O4S anhy.)
Residual Solvents (Dimethyl aniline, GC)
Conforms to standard
Solubility (10mg/ml, H2O)
Clear, colorless and complete with warming. Slightly soluble in water and in Methanol, insoluble in benzene, in carbon tetrachloride and in chloroform
pH
3.5-6.0
Crystallinity
Conforms to standard
Water (KF)
12.0-15.0%
Working Concentration
20-50ug/ml for E. coli
Storage and Stability
Powder may be stored at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt.
Meets or exceeds USP Specifications
Purity
≥99% (HPLC)
Form
White crystalline powder
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.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
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)
USBio References
No references available
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