Penethamate Hydriodide is an ester prodrug of Penicillin G, used as a veterinary antibiotic—mainly to treat mastitis in cattle. Once administered, it is converted into the active Penicillin G, thus inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It’s commonly formulated for intramammary or intramuscular administration in livestock. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Bronchocillin, Alivin and Ephicillin hydriodide. Its PubChem CID is 71796.
Penethamate hydriodide
| CAS No | 808-71-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C22H32IN3O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 561.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(diethylamino)ethyl (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenylacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate;hydroiodide |
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Penethamate Hydriodide is an ester prodrug of Penicillin G, used as a veterinary antibiotic—mainly to treat mastitis in cattle. Once administered, it is converted into the active Penicillin G, thus inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
The listed CAS number is 808-71-9.
The listed molecular formula is C22H32IN3O4S.
The listed molecular weight is 561.5 g/mol.
2-(diethylamino)ethyl (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenylacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate;hydroiodide.
The source lists Bronchocillin, Alivin and Ephicillin hydriodide.