Ampicillin Anhydrous

powder, oral

Molecular formula:
C16H19N3O4S
Molecular weight:
349.4
CAS registry no.:
69-53-4
Ampicillin Anhydrous

Application

Universal quality used for the manufacture of granules for suspension, tablets, and film-coated tablets.

Antibiotic category

Semisynthetic broad spectrum penicillin for oral use

Packaging

Storage

Store below 30°C,
Protect from light and moisture

Shelf life

48 months

Specification

Appearancewhite or almost white, crystalline powder
Solubilityslightly soluble in water
Specific optical rotation+280° to +305° 1)
Bulk density0.20 - 0.60 g/ml
Tapped densityinformative g/ml
Water content
(Karl Fischer)
not more than 2.0 %
Clarity of solution
(hydrochloric acid; Ph.Eur.)
not more than slightly opalescent
Clarity of solution
(ammonia; Ph.Eur.)
not more than slightly opalescent
pH-value3.5 - 5.5
Sulfated ashnot more than 0.5 %
Related substances
(HPLC)
total: not more than 3.0 %
AssayAmpicillin (HPLC):
960 - 1005 µg/mg 1)
96.0 - 100.5 % 1)
1) Based on the anhydrous substance

Remark

N,N-Dimethylaniline and dichloromethane are not used in the manufacturing process

Pharmacopoeial quality

USP, BP, Ph.Eur.