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Amoxicillin
FDA Approved
Oral
Description
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. While it doesn't intercalate membranes, it must cross them to reach its target.
Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaC16H19N3O5S
Molecular Weight365.4 g/mol
Oral Bioavailability75%
CAS Number26787-78-0
DrugBank IDDB01060
PubChem CID33613
SMILES
CC1([C@@H](N2[C@H](S1)[C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)[C@@H](C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)N)C(=O)O)C