PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 106-110° (with decompn) |
| Density | 1.255-1.256 |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator |
| solubility | Slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6130-64-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Description and Uses
Benzylpenicillin procaine was developed as a dilatorily acting benzylpenicillin, only slightly soluble in water. It has been used with peanut oil or carboxymethylcellulose as an oil suspension or an aqueous suspension, respectively .
Procaine penicilline G hydrate is a composed of the β-lactam antibiotic of Penicillin G and the sodium channel blocker Procaine. As an antibiotic, Penicillin G is noted to posses effectiveness mainly against gram-positive organisms. Procaine Penicillin G is used a growth stimulant for poultry.
