Thermo Scientific Chemicals Cefoxitin, 98%

Description

CAS: 35607-66-0 | C16H17N3O7S2 | 427.446 g/mol

Cefoxitin is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum second-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. The activity of cefoxitin results in the weakening of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis. Cefoxitin acts by interfering with cell wall synthesis. Its activity spectrum includes a broad range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria including anaerobes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cefoxitin is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum second-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. The activity of cefoxitin results in the weakening of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis. Cefoxitin acts by interfe

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 35607-66-0
• Molecular Formula: C16H17N3O7S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 427.446
• MDL Number: MFCD00072014
• InChI Key: WZOZEZRFJCJXNZ-ZBFHGGJFSA-N
• PubChem CID: 441199
• ChEBI: CHEBI:209807
• IUPAC Name: (6R,7S)-3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-7-methoxy-8-oxo-7-[(2-thiophen-2-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
• SMILES: COC1(C2N(C1=O)C(=C(CS2)COC(=O)N)C(=O)O)NC(=O)CC3=CC=CS3

• Type: Cefoxitin
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 149°C to 150°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Boiling Point: 843°C
• Solubility Information: Predicted solubility in water is less than 0.2mg/mL
• Formula Weight: 427.45
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Cefoxitin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H334
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P285-P304+P341-P342+P311-P501c
EINECSNumber	252-641-2
RTECSNumber	XI0386500
TSCA	No
storageNote1	2° to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only