Cefotiam hexetil hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of cefotiam hexetil, an oral prodrug of the third-generation cephalosporin cefotiam. Intended for research and analytical use, the compound is used in prodrug, formulation, and pharmacology studies and is inactive as an antibacterial until converted to cefotiam.
- Hydrochloride salt with reported purity 95.1%
- Molecular formula C27H39Cl2N9O7S3 and molecular weight 768.76
- Soluble in DMSO (250 mg/mL); ultrasonic agitation recommended
- Appearance: solid, off-white to light yellow
- Storage: store sealed at 4°C, protect from moisture and light
- Supplied in small research sizes such as 10 mg