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219504

Cefotaxime sodium salt

≥97% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

(6 R,7 R)-3-Acetoxymethyl-7-(( Z)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamido)-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate, Na, Cefotaxim sodium salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H16N5NaO7S2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
477.45
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
5711411
MDL number:

Product Name

Cefotaxime sodium salt, ≥97% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture

InChI

1S/C16H17N5O7S2.Na/c1-6(22)28-3-7-4-29-14-10(13(24)21(14)11(7)15(25)26)19-12(23)9(20-27-2)8-5-30-16(17)18-8;/h5,10,14H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H2,17,18)(H,19,23)(H,25,26);/q;+1/p-1/b20-9-;/t10-,14-;/m1./s1

SMILES string

[Na+].[H][C@]12SCC(COC(C)=O)=C(N1C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)C(=N/OC)\c3csc(N)n3)C([O-])=O

InChI key

AZZMGZXNTDTSME-JUZDKLSSSA-M

assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

white

solubility

water: 1 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

15-25°C

Quality Level

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Cefotaxim inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls. As a result, bacteria lyse due to cell wall autolytic enzymes.
Mode of Action: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Primary Target
Gram-positive
Secondary Target
Gram-negative

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

General description

Potent β-lactamase-resistant antibiotic of cephalosporin class. Active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including Gram-negative anaerobes. Inhibits cell wall synthesis.

Other Notes

Broad spectrum third generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Molinari, G., et al. 1991. J. Chemotherap.3, 6.
Vallee, F., and LeBel, M. 1991. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother.35, 2057.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Health hazard

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Danger

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Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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