Amoxicillin

CAS Number
26787-78-0
EC Number
248-003-8

What is Amoxicillin?

Amoxicillin (CAS 26787-78-0) is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for human and veterinary drug manufacturing.

Where is Amoxicillin used?

  • Human pharmaceuticals: primary API in oral solid dosage forms such as capsules, tablets and pediatric suspensions
  • Veterinary medicine: injectable and oral formulations under brands such as Vetremox for livestock and companion animals
  • Combination products: co-formulated with beta-lactamase inhibitors such as clavulanic acid for resistant bacterial strains
  • Generic and contract manufacturing: starting material for finished dose production
  • It targets gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens.

Good to know: Manufacturing is conducted under strict GMP-controlled conditions to ensure high purity levels.

Commercial specifications

  • Trihydrate and anhydrous forms
  • USP, BP and Ph. Eur. specifications
  • Micronized grades offered

Other Names (Synonyms)

α-amino-p-hydroxybenzylpenicillin|Wymox|Vetremox|Utimox|Trimox|Sumox|Robamox|Polymox

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What are the physical properties of Amoxicillin?

Melting Point 194 °C
Boiling Point 743.2±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.54±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
Appearance solid
Color Light yellow
Form solid
Water Solubility 4g/L at 25℃
Vapor Pressure 0Pa at 25℃
Log P 0.87 at 25℃

How is Amoxicillin classified and handled safely? Learn More

Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard

Hazard Statements

H317 H317
H334 H334

Precautionary Statements

P233 P233
P260 P260
P261 P261
P271 P271

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Amoxicillin?

HS Code 29411000
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2
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