Penicillin V
Also known as: Phenoxymethylpenicillin, Oracillin, Pen-vee-oral, Fenospen, Beromycin, Acipen-V, V-Cillin, Penicillin phenoxymethyl, Phenocillin, Phenomycilline, Phenopenicillin, Phenospen, Orocillin, Calcipen, Compocillin V, 6-phenoxyacetamidopenicillanic acid, (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenoxyacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
Penicillin V (CAS 87-08-1) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H18N2O5S and a molecular weight of 350.389 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 120 - 128ºC, a boiling point of 681.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 365.9±31.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 87-08-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1984904-8
- Molecular Formula
- C16H18N2O5S
- Molecular Weight
- 350.389 g/mol
- Category
- Pharma Intermediates
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 120 - 128ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 681.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 365.9±31.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 350.093628 |
| PSA | 121.24000 |
| LogP | 1.88 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.651 |
| Storage Conditions | −20°C |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Additional Property | Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Sabath LD. Et, al. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V) and phenethicillin. Med Clin North Am. 1970 Sep;54(5):1101-11. [2]. Kamme C, et, al. In vitro effect on group A streptococci of loracarbef versus cefadroxil, cefaclor and penicillin V. Scand J Infect Dis. 1993;25(1):37-42. [3]. Norén T, et, al. In vitro susceptibility to 17 antimicrobials of clinical Clostridium difficile isolates collected in 1993-2007 in Sweden. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010 Aug;16(8):1104-10. [4]. Overbosch D, et, al. Comparative pharmacodynamics and clinical pharmacokinetics of phenoxymethylpenicillin and pheneticillin. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1985 May;19(5):657-68. [5]. Hermansson A, et, al. Prevention of experimental acute otitis media with penicillin V. Acta Otolaryngol. Jan-Feb 1990;109(1-2):119-23. [6]. Timm A, et al. Photolysis of four β‑lactam antibiotics under simulated environmental conditions: Degradation, transformation products and antibacterial activity. Sci Total Environ. 2019 Feb 15;651(Pt 1):1605-1612. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 3003101300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Penicillin V?
The CAS number of Penicillin V is 87-08-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Penicillin V?
Penicillin V has molecular formula C16H18N2O5S and molecular weight 350.389 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Penicillin V?
For Penicillin V, Upstream Products: 6-Aminopenicillanic acid, Phenoxyacetyl chloride, D-Penicillamine; Downstream Products: 6-Aminopenicillanic acid, Phenoxyacetic acid.
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