Molekula
Cephradine hydrate
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Cephradine hydrate is a semi-synthetic first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used primarily to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract, respiratory, and skin infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. This chemical has a CAS number of 38821-53-3, a molecular formula of C16H19N3O4S, and a molecular weight of 349.40 g/mol. It must be stored between 2 to 8°C and carries a signal word of "Danger" due to its hazardous properties. Molekula supplies Cephradine hydrate 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 — £62.10 per pack ex VAT · £74.52 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White/ light yellow powder |
| Water | ≤ 6.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.2% |
| Specific optical rotation | +80.0° to +90.0° |
| Purity (anhydrous basis) | ≥ 90.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
| Cefalexin content | ≤ 5.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White, crystalline powder; polymorphic |
| Melting Point | 140 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 38103 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 12855736 |
| CAS Number | 38821-53-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (6R,7R)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-cyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-ylacetyl]amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 254-137-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H19N3O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 349.40 |
| Exact Mass | 349.1096 |
| SMILES | CC1=C(N2[C@@H]([C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)[C@@H](C3=CCC=CC3)N)SC1)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | RDLPVSKMFDYCOR-UEKVPHQBSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H19N3O4S/c1-8-7-24-15-11(14(21)19(15)12(8)16(22)23)18-13(20)10(17)9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-3,6,10-11,15H,4-5,7,17H2,1H3,(H,18,20)(H,22,23)/t10-,11-,15-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 38103 |
| 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
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- 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
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
- Anspor
- Cefradina
- Cefradine
- Cefradinum
- Cephradin
- cephradine
- Eskacef
- Sefril
- SQ 11436
- Velosef
Frequently asked questions
What is cephradine hydrate used for?
Cephradine hydrate is a first-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 cephradine hydrate?
The chemical formula is **C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S**, and the molecular weight is **349.40 g/mol**.
How should cephradine hydrate be stored?
Store cephradine hydrate at **2–8°C** in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances.
What grades or purity levels of cephradine hydrate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade cephradine hydrate** (typically ≥98% purity) for research, development, and manufacturing applications.
Can Molekula supply cephradine hydrate in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide cephradine hydrate in bulk, with quantities tailored to your production or research needs.
What documentation is provided with a cephradine hydrate order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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