Name | methicillin |
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Synonyms |
Meticillin
meticillin 6β-(2,6-dimethoxy-benzoylamino)-penicillanic acid METICILLIN 6-(2,6-dimethoxybenzamido)penicillinic acid (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(2,6-dimethoxybenzoyl)amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid Methicillin methycillin |
Description | Methicillin is a narrow-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic, acts by inhibiting penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Methicillin is active against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis that are resistant to other penicillins.Methicillin can be used for the research of skin infections, osteomyelitis, and endocarditis[1]. |
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In Vitro | Methicillin (20 μg/mL, 24 h) results in a rapid decrease in CFU of S. aureus[2]. |
In Vivo | Methicillin (Intramuscular administration, 40 mg/kg every 6 h, 5 days), in S. aureus.-infected rabbits[2]. |
References |
[1]. Sharon S. Castle. Methicillin. xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference 2007, Pages 1-4. |
Molecular Formula | C17H20N2O6S |
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Molecular Weight | 380.41600 |
Exact Mass | 380.10400 |
PSA | 130.47000 |
LogP | 1.27790 |
Symbol |
GHS07 |
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Signal Word | Warning |
Hazard Statements | H302 |
Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
RTECS | XH8930000 |
Precursor 0 | |
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DownStream 1 | |