dictionary help| 6-APS --> 6-aminopenicillanic acid | medical dictionary |
An important precursor in the synthesis of penicillin derivatives. By itself, it has no antibiotic activity.For structure, see under penicillin in which R = H.
Synonyms: penicin.
Acronym: 6-APS
(05 Mar 2000)
6'-aminoglycoside acetyltransferase-2''-aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, 6-aminonicotinamide < Prev | Next > 6-aminopurine, 6-APS, 6-azathymine
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