Molekula
Ceftriaxone
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Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is available in powder form for reconstitution, with a molecular formula of C18H18N8O7S3, a molecular weight of 554.58 g/mol, and a CAS number of 73384-59-5. It should be stored at ambient temperature and is classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Ceftriaxone 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 — £128.30 per pack ex VAT · £153.96 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 76468654 |
| CAS Number | 73384-59-5 |
| IUPAC Name | (6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-3-[(2-methyl-5,6-dioxo-1H-1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)sulfanylmethyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 277-405-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H18N8O7S3 |
| Molecular Weight | 554.58 |
| Exact Mass | 554.0461 |
| SMILES | CN1C(=NC(=O)C(=O)N1)SCC2=C(N3[C@@H]([C@@H](C3=O)NC(=O)/C(=N\OC)/C4=CSC(=N4)N)SC2)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | VAAUVRVFOQPIGI-SPQHTLEESA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H18N8O7S3/c1-25-18(22-12(28)13(29)23-25)36-4-6-3-34-15-9(14(30)26(15)10(6)16(31)32)21-11(27)8(24-33-2)7-5-35-17(19)20-7/h5,9,15H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H2,19,20)(H,21,27)(H,23,29)(H,31,32)/b24-8-/t9-,15-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5479530 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29349944 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
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, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Biotrakson
- Cefatriaxone
- Ceftriaxon
- Ceftriaxona
- Ceftriaxonum
- Ceftriazone
- Rocefalin
- Rocefin
- Rocephin
- Rocephine
Frequently asked questions
What is Ceftriaxone used for?
Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including meningitis, pneumonia, and gonorrhea.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ceftriaxone?
The chemical formula is C18H18N8O7S3 and the molecular weight is 554.58 g/mol.
How should Ceftriaxone be stored?
Ceftriaxone should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Ceftriaxone does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Ceftriaxone in research-grade quality suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Ceftriaxone in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Ceftriaxone in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Ceftriaxone order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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