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A6962658

Cephalexin , 2mMinDMSO , 15686-71-2

Synonym(s):
7-(D-α-amino-phenylacetamido)-3-methyl-3-cepheme-4-carboxylic acid;Cefalexin;Cephalexin monohydrate

CAS NO.:15686-71-2

Empirical Formula: C16H17N3O4S

Molecular Weight: 347.39

MDL number: MFCD04966776

EINECS: 239-773-6

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1ml RMB159.20 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 196-198°C
alpha  [α]D20 +144~+158° (c=0.5, H2O) (Calculated on dehydrous basis)
Boiling point: 727.4±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.3040 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6320 (estimate)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility  NH4OH 1 M: 50 mg/mL, clear, yellow
form  Solid
pka 5.2, 7.3(at 25℃)
color  White to light yellow
PH pH (5g/l, 25℃) 3.5~5.5
Water Solubility  12.5g/L(25 ºC)
Merck  13,1986
BCS Class 4
InChIKey AVGYWQBCYZHHPN-CYJZLJNKSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 15686-71-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-, (6R,7R)- (15686-71-2)

Description and Uses

Use of the ampicillin-type side chain conveys oral activity to cephalexin. Whereas it no longer has an activating side chain at C-3 and, as a consequence, is somewhat less potent, it does not undergo metabolic deactivation and, thus, maintains potency. It is rapidly and completely absorbed from the GI tract and has become quite popular. Somewhat puzzling is the fact that the use of the ampicillin side chain in the cephalosporins does not result in a comparable shift in antimicrobial spectrum. Cephalexin, like the other first-generation cephalosporins is active against many Gram-positive aerobic cocci but is limited against Gram-negative bacteria. It is a widely used drug, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria causing urinary tract infections, Gram-positive infections (Staphyl ococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoni ae and Streptococcus pyogenes) of soft tissues, pharyngitis, and minor wounds.

Antibacterial.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H317-H334
Precautionary statements  P261-P272-P280-P284-P302+P352-P333+P313
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  42/43
Safety Statements  22-36/37-45
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  XI0350000
HS Code  29419000
Hazardous Substances Data 15686-71-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity TDLo orl-hmn: 14 mg/kg/D:GIT AACHAX -,361,68

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