Molekula
Cefuroxime
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Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Available as a white to off-white powder, it has a CAS number of 55268-75-2, molecular formula C16H16N4O8S, and a molecular weight of 424.39 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Cefuroxime 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 — £74.80 per pack ex VAT · £89.76 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
| Melting Point | 215 - 225°C |
| Water | ≤ 3.0% |
| FT-IR | Conforms to Structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 218 - 225 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 5479529 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 17592387 |
| CAS Number | 55268-75-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (6R,7R)-3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 259-560-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H16N4O8S |
| Molecular Weight | 424.39 |
| Exact Mass | 424.0689 |
| SMILES | CO/N=C(/C1=CC=CO1)\C(=O)N[C@H]2[C@@H]3N(C2=O)C(=C(CS3)COC(=O)N)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | JFPVXVDWJQMJEE-IZRZKJBUSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H16N4O8S/c1-26-19-9(8-3-2-4-27-8)12(21)18-10-13(22)20-11(15(23)24)7(5-28-16(17)25)6-29-14(10)20/h2-4,10,14H,5-6H2,1H3,(H2,17,25)(H,18,21)(H,23,24)/b19-9-/t10-,14-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5479529 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29419030 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
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
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
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
- Biofuroksym
- Cefuroxim
- Cefuroxima
- Cefuroxime Acid
- Cefuroximo
- Cefuroximum
- Cephuroxime
- Sharox
- Zinacef
- Zinacef Danmark
Frequently asked questions
What is cefuroxime used for?
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cefuroxime?
The chemical formula is C16H16N4O8S and the molecular weight is 424.39 g/mol.
How should cefuroxime be stored?
Cefuroxime should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light.
What grade of cefuroxime does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies cefuroxime as a research-grade chemical for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply cefuroxime in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply cefuroxime in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a cefuroxime order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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