Description
Clavulanic acid potassium (clavulanate potassium) is a β-lactamase inhibitor isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus, which irreversibly inactivates β-lactamase enzymes of β-lactam resistant organisms. This prevents these organisms from degrading β-lactam antibiotics. Clavulanic acid can be combined with antibiotics to increase their potency and is often combined with amoxicillin.
Clavulanic acid is composed of a β-lactam ring. It forms a covalent bond with β-lactamase enzymes, allowing β-lactam antibiotics to interfere with penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) without degradation by β-lactamase enzymes.
Product Specifications
Clavulanic Acid Potassium w/ Cellulose (1:1)
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C8H8KNO5 ∙ (C6H10O5)n
MW: 237.25 g/mol (active ingredient)
Storage/Handling: Store desiccated at 2-8°C.
PubChem Chem ID: 23665591 (active ingredient)
