Cephalothin, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 58-71-9; Cefalotin; Sodium; (6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-8-oxo-7-[(2-thiophen-2-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate

MDL: MFCD00072025
CAS Number: 58-71-9
Compound CID: 23675321

Product Size

100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 1000 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Cephalothin, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is a semisynthetic, beta-lactam, first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic compound. The molecular weight of the compound is 418.42, and its molecular formula is C₁₆H₁₅N₂NaO₆S₂.

Molecular Weight

418.42

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₁₅N₂NaO₆S₂

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 10 mg/mL (23.89 mM); Water: 81 mg/mL (193.58 mM); Ethanol: insoluble

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Cephalothin can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of bacterial infections.