Potassium clavulanate
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 Potassium Clavulanate |
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potassium (Z)-(2 R ,5 R )-3-(2- hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4-oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]-heptane-2-carboxylate |
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| CAS number | 61177-45-5 |
| Chemical formula | C8H8KNO5 |
| Molecular weight | 237.25 |
| Bioavailability | 75% (from oral solution) |
| Elimination half life | 1 hour |
| Excretion | urinary |
Potassium clavulanate or clavulanate potassium is an enhanced property chemical based on the tertiary butylamine salt of clavulanic acid.
It is usually supplied mixed with Avicel (Microcrystalline cellulose), Syloid 244 (Colloidal Silicon dioxide) or Amoxicillin (to form Co-amoxiclav) or Ticarcillin (to form Timentin®).
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