Benzathine penicillin G

Molecular Formula: C48H64N6O12S2
CAS Number: 1538-09-6
Appearance: White Crystalline powder

Benzathine benzylpenicillin, also known as benzathine penicillin G, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is to treat strep throat, diphtheria, syphilis, and yaws. It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever. It is given by injection into a muscle.