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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum <strong>beta-lactam antibiotic</strong> of the aminopenicillin class. It is synthesized via enzymatic acylation or fermentation, featuring a <strong>penicillin nucleus</strong>. Its molecular formula is C<sub>16</sub>H<sub>19</sub>N<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>S with CAS No. 69-53-4.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing:</strong> Bulk production for human oral and injectable formulations targeting respiratory and urinary tract infections.</li>
<li><strong>Veterinary Medicine:</strong> Treatment of bacterial infections in livestock and companion animals.</li>
<li><strong>Research & Development:</strong> Used as a selective agent in microbiological studies and plasmid propagation.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Contraindicated in patients with penicillin hypersensitivity. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C to maintain stability. Personnel must wear PPE during handling to prevent inhalation exposure.</p>