Synonyms: BRL-14151 | BRL-14151K | BRL14151 | clavulanate | MM 14151
clavulanic acid is an approved drug
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Clavulanic acid is a β-lactamase inhibitor that was isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus [1]. It is used in combination with β-lactam antibacterials and does not have inherent antibacterial activity. Clavulanic acid can overcome antibacterial resistance in bacteria that secrete β-lactamase. Included in the WHO Essential Medicines list as the mixture of amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (co-amoxiclav).
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Classification | |
Compound class | Natural product |
Approved drug? | Yes |
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IUPAC Name |
(2R,3Z,5R)-3-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4-oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid |
International Nonproprietary Names | |
INN number | INN |
4948 | clavulanic acid |
Synonyms |
BRL-14151 | BRL-14151K | BRL14151 | clavulanate | MM 14151 |
Database Links | |
Specialist databases | |
Antibiotic DB | Clavulanic acid |
Other databases | |
CAS Registry No. | 58001-44-8 (source: PubChem) |
ChEBI | CHEBI:48947 |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL777 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 669 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 434122188 |
PubChem CID | 5280980 |
RCSB PDB Ligand | J01 |
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