4-hydroxypenicillin V Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>143°C (dec.)

Boiling point:

754.5±60.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.53±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

2.44±0.50(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

White

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

20880-67-5

EPA Substance Registry System

4-Hydroxypenicillin V (20880-67-5)

4-hydroxypenicillin V Usage And Synthesis

Uses

p-Hydroxypenicillin V is a byproduct in the synthesis of Penicillin V (P223500), an antibacterial agent.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 4-hydroxypenicillin V are not available. 4-hydroxypenicillin V is probably combustible.