6-APA

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6-APA ((+)-6-aminopenicillanic acid) is an organic compound that is used in the synthesis of β–lactam antibiotics including amoxicillin, ampicillin, oxacillin, and carbenicillin. The major commercial source of 6-APA is natural penicillin G, which contains an N-phenylacetyl substituent.

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