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Creation Date2018-12-04 20:29:09 UTC
Update Date2020-06-04 20:42:45 UTC
MCDB ID BMDB0063637
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB63637
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAmoxicillin
DescriptionAmoxicillin (International Nonproprietary Name), or amoxycillin (British Approved Name), is a moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic, -lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is a broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to ampicillin except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration (PubChem). Amoxicillin is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and a limited range of Gram-negative organisms. It is susceptible to degradation by beta-lactamase-producing bacteria, and so may be given with clavulanic acid to increase its susceptibility. The incidence of beta-lactamase-producing resistant organisms, including E. coli, appears to be increasing. Amoxicillin binds to penicillin-binding protein 1A (PBP-1A) located inside the bacterial cell wall. Penicillins acylate the penicillin-sensitive transpeptidase C-terminal domain by opening the lactam ring. This inactivation of the enzyme prevents the formation of a cross-link of two linear peptidoglycan strands, inhibiting the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that amoxicillin interferes with an autolysin inhibitor. Amoxicillin is usually the drug of choice within the class because it is better absorbed, following oral administration, than other -lactam antibiotics. Amoxicillin in trihydrate form is available as capsules, chewable and dispersible tablets, syrup and pediatric suspension for oral use, and as the sodium salt for intravenous administration. It is one of the most common antibiotics prescribed for children, and the liquid forms are helpful in cases where the patient might find it difficult to take tablets or capsules. It has three ionizable groups. Amoxicillin as a once-daily dosing form (Moxatag) was approved by the American FDA in January 2008. Amoxicillin is one of the semi-synthetic penicillins discovered by Beecham scientists. The patent for amoxicillin has expired, thus amoxicillin is marketed under many trade names, including Actimoxi, Alphamox, AMK, Amoksibos, Amoxiclav Sandoz, Amoxidal, Amoxil, Amoxin, Amoksiklav, Amoxibiotic, Amoxicilina, Apo-Amoxi, Augmentin, Bactox, Betalaktam, Cilamox, Curam, Dedoxil, Dispermox, Duomox, E-Mox (250mg and 500 mg), Enhancin, Gimalxina, Geramox, Hiconcil, Isimoxin, Klavox, Lamoxy, Moxatag, Moxilen, Moxypen, Moxyvit, Nobactam, Novamoxin, Ospamox, Panklav, Pamoxicillin, Panamox, Polymox, Samthongcillin, Clamoxyl, Senox, Sinacilin, Trimox, Tolodina, Wymox, Yucla, Zerrsox, and Zimox. Amoxicillin is found in milk and milk products. It is a potential contaminant in cow's milk arising from its veterinary use.
Structure
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Synonyms
Chemical FormulaC16H19N3O5S
Average Molecular Weight365.404
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight365.104541423
IUPAC Name(2S,5R,6R)-6-[(2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
Traditional Nameamoxicillin
CAS Registry Number26787-78-0
SMILES
[H][C@]12SC(C)(C)[C@@H](N1C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)[C@H](N)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C16H19N3O5S/c1-16(2)11(15(23)24)19-13(22)10(14(19)25-16)18-12(21)9(17)7-3-5-8(20)6-4-7/h3-6,9-11,14,20H,17H2,1-2H3,(H,18,21)(H,23,24)/t9-,10-,11+,14-/m1/s1
InChI KeyLSQZJLSUYDQPKJ-NJBDSQKTSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as penicillins. These are organic compounds containing the penicillin core structure, which is structurally characterized by a penam ring bearing two methyl groups at position 2, and an amide group at position 6 [starting from the sulfur atom at position 1].
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassLactams
Sub ClassBeta lactams
Direct ParentPenicillins
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Penicillin
  • N-acyl-alpha amino acid or derivatives
  • Alpha-amino acid amide
  • Alpha-amino acid or derivatives
  • Phenylacetamide
  • Phenol
  • 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • Aralkylamine
  • Benzenoid
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Thiazolidine
  • Tertiary carboxylic acid amide
  • Azetidine
  • Amino acid or derivatives
  • Secondary carboxylic acid amide
  • Carboxamide group
  • Amino acid
  • Azacycle
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Dialkylthioether
  • Hemithioaminal
  • Thioether
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Amine
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Primary amine
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point194 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility0.96 g/LNot Available
LogP0.0Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP0.75ALOGPS
logP-2.3ChemAxon
logS-2.6ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)3.23ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)7.22ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count6ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count4ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area132.96 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity89.5 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability35.52 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings3ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Concentrations
StatusValueReferenceDetails
Detected and Quantified0.052 uM
  • Nina Bilandžić, B...
details
HMDB IDHMDB0015193
DrugBank IDDB01060
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FoodDB IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID31006
KEGG Compound IDC06827
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkAmoxicillin
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound33613
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID2676
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Nina Bilandžić, Božica Solomun Kolanović, Ivana Varenina, Giampiero Scortichini, Loredana Annunziata, Matko Brstilo, Nevenka Rudan (2011). Nina Bilandžić, Božica Solomun Kolanović, Ivana Varenina, Giampiero Scortichini, Loredana Annunziata, Matko Brstilo, Nevenka Rudan. Veterinary drug residues determination in raw milk in Croatia. Food Control. Volume 22, Issue 12, December 2011, Pages 1941-1948. Food Control.