Cephalosporin C Zinc Salt

Blue Ice

478, 78

White to pale yellow solid

An antibiotic used to study the effect of transpeptidase expression, binding and inhibition on bacterial cell wall mucopeptide synthesis. Cephalosporin C is a fungal metabolite and cephalosporin antibiotic that has been found in Cephalosporium. It is active against a variety of bacteria, including S. pyogenes, C. diphtheriae, E. coli, and H. influenzae (MICs = 31, 15.6, 125, and 31ug/ml, respectively), as well as clinical isolates of N. gonorrhoeae (MICs = 1.9-15.6ug/ml). Formulations containing cephalosporin C have been used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.

Synonyms:
(6R, 7R)-3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[[(5R)-5-amino-5-carboxy-1-oxopentyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid zinc salt; , [6R-[6a, 7b(R*)]]-3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[(5-amino-5-carboxy-1-oxopentyl)amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid zinc salt

CAS No:
59143-60-1

Molecular Formula:
C16H19N3O8SZn

Molecular Weight:
478.78

Appearance:
White to pale yellow solid

Purity:
≥95%

Melting Point:
240-242°C (dec.)

Solubility:
Aqueous Acid (Slightly)

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.