6-amino-penicillanic acid (6-APA)

Characteristics:
A crystalline powder manufactured by an enzymatic process starting from penicillin G

Application:
This product is used as an intermediate for the manufacture of semi-synthetic penicillins

Therapeutical category:
Not applicable

Pharmacopoeia Quality:
Not applicable

Regulatory Information:
USA: FDA DMF

Packaging & Shipping:
quantity per package: 25 kgs
approx. gross weight: 26.6 kgs
quantity per pallet: 300 kgs
approx. gross weight: 335 kgs  

one polyethylene bag in a carton box
l x w x h = 39 x 39 x 50 cm
pallet loaded size l x w x h = 80 x 120 x 113 cm
12 boxes (2 layers of 6)
FCL (20Ft container):   6600 kg (22 pallets)
FCL (40Ft container): 13800 kg (48 pallets)

Appearance:
white or almost white crystalline powder  

Assay (HPLC):
"as is": 98.0 - 100.6%  

Absorbance at 425 nm:
(3.3% w/v solution in 2% sodium bicarbonate solution, after filtration)
≤ 0.020

Loss on drying:
< 0.3 %

Shelf-life:
Not applicable

Storage conditions:
Below 25 ° C protected from light and moisture