Molekula
Ceftazidime
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative organisms. It is available in powder form for reconstitution. CAS: 72558-82-8, Molecular Formula: C22H22N6O7S2, Molecular Weight: 546.58 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Ceftazidime from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £104.10 per pack ex VAT · £124.92 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or yellowish crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | A: Infrared spectrum should conform, B: Should Conform |
| pH | 3.0~4.0 |
| Loss on Drying | 13.0~15.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% |
| Endotoxin | ≤0.10EU/mg |
| Assay (Anhydrous) | 98.9~102.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 73291468 |
| CAS Number | 72558-82-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(2-carboxypropan-2-yloxyimino)acetyl]amino]-8-oxo-3-(pyridin-1-ium-1-ylmethyl)-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate |
| Molecular Formula | C22H22N6O7S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 546.58 |
| Exact Mass | 546.0991 |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C(=O)O)O/N=C(/C1=CSC(=N1)N)\C(=O)N[C@H]2[C@@H]3N(C2=O)C(=C(CS3)C[N+]4=CC=CC=C4)C(=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | ORFOPKXBNMVMKC-DWVKKRMSSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C22H22N6O7S2/c1-22(2,20(33)34)35-26-13(12-10-37-21(23)24-12)16(29)25-14-17(30)28-15(19(31)32)11(9-36-18(14)28)8-27-6-4-3-5-7-27/h3-7,10,14,18H,8-9H2,1-2H3,(H4-,23,24,25,29,31,32,33,34)/b26-13-/t14-,18-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5481173 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2941.90.3000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- ceftazidima
- Ceftazidime anhydrous
- ceftazidimum
- Ceptaz
- Fortaz
- Fortum
- GR 20263
- Pentacef
- Tazicef
- Tazidime
Frequently asked questions
What is ceftazidime used for?
Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and infections in immunocompromised patients.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of ceftazidime?
The chemical formula is **C₂₂H₂₂N₆O₇S₂**, and the molecular weight is **546.58 g/mol**.
How should ceftazidime be stored?
Store ceftazidime between **2–8°C** to maintain stability and potency.
What grades or purity levels of ceftazidime does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies ceftazidime in **pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP/BP compliant) purity** for research, development, and manufacturing applications.
Can Molekula supply ceftazidime in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide ceftazidime in bulk, with flexible packaging options to meet your production or research needs.
What documentation comes with a ceftazidime order from Molekula?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
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