Cephalothin

Name: Cephalothin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-024834

About Cephalothin

Listed under CAS 153-61-7, Cephalothin is an impurity of Cefalotin available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C16H16N2O6S2, molecular weight 396.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include Cefalotin and Cephalotin.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Cefalotin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Cephalothin is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Cefalotin

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cephalothin
Catalogue No.	VQ-024834
CAS Number	153-61-7
IUPAC name	(6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-8-oxo-7-[(2-thiophen-2-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₆S₂
Molecular weight	396.4 g/mol
Exact mass	396.045
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XIURVHNZVLADCM-IUODEOHRSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)OCC1=C(N2[C@@H]([C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)CC3=CC=CS3)SC1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	6024

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 8
TPSA	167 Å²
Synonyms	Cefalotin, Cephalotin, Cefalothin, Cemastin, Cefalotine, Coaxin, Averon-1, 7-(2-Thienylacetamido)cephalosporanic acid, 7-(Thiophene-2-acetamido)cephalosporin, 7-(Thiophene-2-acetamido)cephalosporanic acid, 7-(2-(2-Thienyl)acetylamido)cephalosporanic acid, 3-Acetoxymethyl-7-(2-thienylacetamido)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P321, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cephalothin?

The CAS Registry Number of Cephalothin is 153-61-7. It is also known as Cefalotin, Cephalotin, Cefalothin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cephalothin?

Cephalothin has the molecular formula C16H16N2O6S2 and a molecular weight of 396.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-8-oxo-7-[(2-thiophen-2-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid.

What is Cephalothin used for?

Cephalothin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cefalotin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cephalothin can I order?

We supply Cephalothin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cephalothin?

Yes. Every lot of Cephalothin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cephalothin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cephalothin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.