A Chemical Engineering Perspective on Amoxicillin (CAS: 26787-78-0): Properties, Synthesis, and Pharmaceutical Applications
AbstractAmoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic within the aminopenicillin class, remains one of the most widely used and commercially manufactured active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the world. From a chemical engineering standpoint, its structure, physicochemical behavior, and synthesis present a unique interplay between organic chemistry, biochemistry, and industrial process optimization. This article provides a detailed overview of