Description
Broad spectrum third generation cephalosporin antibiotic. The name Cefotaxime applies to the isomer having a syn-methoxy imino group.
Synonyms
(6R,7R)-3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt; Cefotax; HR 756; Pretor; Tolycar;
IUPAC Name
sodium;(6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C16H16N5NaO7S2
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)OCC1=C(N2C(C(C2=O)NC(=O)C(=NOC)C3=CSC(=N3)N)SC1)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI
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
InChIKey
AZZMGZXNTDTSME-JUZDKLSSSA-M
Purity
Assay: 916 - 964 ug/mg (dried basis)
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Application
A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Shelf Life
As supplied, 2 years from the QC date provided on the Certificate of Analysis, when stored properly
Safety Statements
S22-S36-S37
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.