7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%

Name: 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003714

About 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid in Puriss grade, a research antibiotic registered under CAS number 957-68-6, specified at 98% purity. Formula C10H12N2O5S, molecular weight 272.28 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-7-amino-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid. It is also known as 7-ACA or 7beta-Aminocephalosporanic acid.

It is supplied as a white to off-white or pale yellow powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of above 300 °C. Keep the material at 2–8 °C and protect it from moisture. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for selection in cell culture, microbiology research, antimicrobial studies and organic synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Selection in cell culture
Microbiology research
Antimicrobial studies
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003714
CAS Number	957-68-6
IUPAC name	(6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-7-amino-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₅S
Molecular weight	272.28 g/mol
Exact mass	272.0467
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29349960
InChIKey	HSHGZXNAXBPPDL-HZGVNTEJSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)OCC1=C(N2[C@@H]([C@@H](C2=O)N)SC1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	441328

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white or pale yellow powder
Melting point	>300 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 7
TPSA	135 Å²
Storage	2–8 °C
Synonyms	7-ACA, 7beta-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 7-Aminocephalosporinic acid, 7-ACA cpd, 7-ACS, (7R)-7-aminocephalosporanic acid, Cephalosporanic acid, 7-amino, (7R)-7-Aminocephalosporanate, (6R)-3-(acetoxymethyl)-7-ammonio-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate, 7-Aminocephalosporanic-acid, 7-amino cephalosporanic acid, 7beta-amino-cephalosporanic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P403 + P233, P405, 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 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% is 957-68-6. It is also known as 7-ACA, 7beta-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 7-Aminocephalosporinic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%?

7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C10H12N2O5S and a molecular weight of 272.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-7-amino-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% in Puriss (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% 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 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% 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.

How should 7-Aminocephalosporanic acid, 98% be stored?

2–8 °C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.