Factory 99% Clavulanic Acid Powder CAS 58001-44-8 Chemical Intermediate

• Customization: Available
• Powder: Yes
• Customized: Customized
• Model NO.: A757
• Certification: GMP, HSE, ISO 9001, USP, BP
• Suitable for: Elderly, Children, Adult
• State: Powder
• Purity: >99%
• Name: Clavulanic Acid
• CAS: 58001-44-8
• Appearance: White Powder
• Assay: 99%
• OEM: Available
• Sample: Available
• Suitable: Adult
• MOQ: 1g
• Function: Chemical Intermediate
• Transport Package: Foil Bag
• Specification: 99
• Trademark: /
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 10000 Kgs Per Month

Product Description

 

Product Name	Clavulanic Acid
Appearance	White Powder
CAS NO.	58001-44-8
Storage	Keep in a cool, dry, dark location

 

Clavulanic Acid is a β-lactam compound naturally produced by the bacterium Streptomyces clavuligerus. It possesses a unique chemical structure that distinguishes it from other β-lactam antibiotics. Clavulanic Acid is primarily known for its ability to enhance the antibacterial activity of β-lactam antibiotics by inhibiting β-lactamases, enzymes produced by bacteria that can inactivate β-lactam antibiotics.

 

1. Antibiotic Combination Therapy: Clavulanic Acid is commonly combined with β-lactam antibiotics such as amoxicillin to form augmentin. This combination broadens the spectrum of antibacterial activity and enhances the effectiveness against bacteria that produce β-lactamases.
2. Pharmaceutical Formulations: It is incorporated into various pharmaceutical formulations, including tablets, capsules, suspensions, and injectables, to ensure a stable and effective drug delivery system.
3. Veterinary Medicine: Clavulanic Acid-based combinations are also used in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in animals, ensuring a wide range of therapeutic applications across different species.

1. β-Lactamase Inhibition: The primary function of Clavulanic Acid is to inhibit β-lactamases, thereby preventing the inactivation of β-lactam antibiotics. This allows the antibiotics to retain their antibacterial activity and effectively kill or inhibit the growth of susceptible bacteria.
2. Enhanced Antibiotic Efficacy: By inhibiting β-lactamases, Clavulanic Acid enhances the overall efficacy of β-lactam antibiotics, making them more effective against a wider range of bacterial infections, including those caused by β-lactamase-producing strains.
3. Reduction of Antibiotic Resistance: By protecting β-lactam antibiotics from β-lactamase degradation, Clavulanic Acid helps to reduce the selection pressure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, thereby contributing to the preservation of antibiotic effectiveness in clinical practice.