| Chemistry name: | penicillin V |
| M Formula: | C16H18N2O5S |
| Properties: | |
| White, odorless, crystalline powder. Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and acetone; insoluble in fixed oils, pH of saturated solution is 2.5–4.0, decomposes at 120C. | |
| Grade: | |
| NF. | |
| Use: | |
| Medicine (antibiotic for oral use). Available also as potassium salt. | |