Penicillin V
C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₅S·350.390 g/mol·Pharmaceutical·CID 6869
DrugAntibioticHistorical
An oral penicillin antibiotic. Contains the β-lactam ring that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Alexander Fleming's 1928 discovery of penicillin launched the antibiotic era and won the 1945 Nobel Prize.
Molecular Structure
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H317May cause an allergic skin reactionH334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.