Semisynthetic derivative of benzylpenicillin G. Inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Active above all against gram negative bacteria, less against gram positive. Used in molecular biology for selection of resistant strains (2). In plant cell culture often in combination with streptomycin or nystatin to prevent bacterial contamination (3,4). Effect on somatic embryo genesis (5).


References:

1. Butler et al. (1970) J. Infec. Dis. 122, Suppl. 81
2. Sambrook, J. et al. (2001) A Laboratory Manual, 3rd ed., Cold Spring Harbor, NY
3. Horsch, R.B. a. King, J. (1983) Plant Cell Tiss. Organ Cult. 2, 21-8
4. Watts, J.W. a. King, J.M. (1973) Planta 113, 271-7
5. Sarma, K.S. Et al. (1995) . J. Exp. Bot. 46, 1779-81

DANGER

Hazard Statements	H317 - H334
Precautions	P280 - P285
Reaction	P302 +P352 - P304 +P341 - P342 +P311 - P363

EINECS: 225-360-8 • WGK: 1 • HS: 29411000
Storage Temperature: +2 °C to +8 °C