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Nitrocefin

SKU 90005324 CAS 41906-86-9 C21H16N4O8S2 MW 516.51 Available on enquiry

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Nitrocefin is a chromogenic cephalosporin substrate used for the detection of beta-lactamase activity. It has the CAS number 41906-86-9, a molecular formula of C21H16N4O8S2, and a molecular weight of 516.51. This product is classified as Danger and requires storage at -15 to -20 degrees Celsius. Molekula supplies Nitrocefin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90005324
CAS Number
41906-86-9
IUPAC Name
(6R,7R)-3-[(E)-2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)ethenyl]-8-oxo-7-[(2-thiophen-2-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C21H16N4O8S2
Molecular Weight
516.51
Exact Mass
516.041
SMILES
C1C(=C(N2[C@H](S1)[C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)CC3=CC=CS3)C(=O)O)/C=C/C4=C(C=C(C=C4)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
LHNIIDJCEODSHA-OQRUQETBSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H16N4O8S2/c26-16(9-14-2-1-7-34-14)22-17-19(27)23-18(21(28)29)12(10-35-20(17)23)4-3-11-5-6-13(24(30)31)8-15(11)25(32)33/h1-8,17,20H,9-10H2,(H,22,26)(H,28,29)/b4-3+/t17-,20-/m1/s1
PubChem CID
6436140

Synonyms

  • (7R)-3-((E)-2,4-Dinitrostyryl)-7-(2-thienylacetamido)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid
  • Nitrocefin (Standard)

Frequently asked questions

What is Nitrocefin used for?

Nitrocefin is a chromogenic cephalosporin substrate widely used for the detection of beta-lactamase activity.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Nitrocefin?

The chemical formula is C21H16N4O8S2 and the molecular weight is 516.51 g/mol.

How should Nitrocefin be stored?

This product should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C.

Can Molekula supply Nitrocefin in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Nitrocefin in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or manufacturing requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

What is the signal word for Nitrocefin?

The signal word for this product is Danger.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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