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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Cefoxitin, 98%

Catalog No. AAJ6689103
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1 g

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.

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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
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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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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