Molecular Formula | C16H17N5O7S2 |
Molar Mass | 455.47 |
Density | 1.80±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | >158°C (dec.) |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Appearance | White powder |
Color | White to Off-White |
pKa | pKa 2.1 (H2O t=20.0 I<0.005 ) (Uncertain);3.4(H2O t=20.0 I<0.005 ) (Uncertain);10.9(H2O t=20.0 I<0.0 |
Storage Condition | Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.778 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White powder. Melting point 162-163 °c (decomposition). Soluble in water. The dilute solution is colorless or yellowish, and the concentration is gray yellow. It is dark yellow or brown in texture. |
Use | Semi-synthetic oxime-type cephalosporins are the third generation cephalosporins. This product has a strong effect on Gram-negative bacteria, especially on Enterobacteriaceae. Mainly used for respiratory infections caused by sensitive bacteria, urinary tract infections, biliary tract and intestinal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, Burns and bone and joint infections. |
In vitro study | Cefotaxime exhibits an MIC of 0.0625 mg/L for V. vulnificus CMCP6. |
RTECS | XI0240000 |
HS Code | 29419000 |
Reference Show more | 1. Zhao Suhua, fan Hongjie. Serotype identification and drug resistance analysis of avian Escherichia coli in northern Anhui [J]. Journal of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, 2017, 49(004):95-98. 2. [IF = 7.963] Xiu-Xiu Kong et al."The biodegradation of cefuroxime, cefotaxime and cefpirome by the synthetic consortium with probiotic Bacillus clausii and investigation of their close biodegradation pathways." Sci Total Environ. 2019 Feb;651:271 |