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005948

Cephalosporin C Zinc Salt

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£351.00

SKU:
005948
Molecular Weight:
478.78
Purity:
≥95%
Storage Conditions:
-20°C
Supplier:
United States Biological
CAS Number:
59143-60-1
Format:
White to pale yellow solid
Extra Details:
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.
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Blue Ice