Cefazedone

Name: Cefazedone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035074

About Cefazedone

Cefazedone (CAS 56187-47-4) is a high-purity reference standard of Cefazedone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C18H15Cl2N5O5S3, it has a molar mass of 548.4 g/mol. It is also known as Refosporene or Cefazedone (*sodium salt*).

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Laboratories use this Cefazedone standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cefazedone
Catalogue No.	VQ-035074
CAS Number	56187-47-4
IUPAC name	(6R,7R)-7-[[2-(3,5-dichloro-4-oxo-1-pyridinyl)acetyl]amino]-3-[(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)sulfanylmethyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₁₅Cl₂N₅O₅S₃
Molecular weight	548.4 g/mol
Exact mass	546.9612
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VTLCNEGVSVJLDN-MLGOLLRUSA-N
SMILES	CC1=NN=C(S1)SCC2=C(N3[C@@H]([C@@H](C3=O)NC(=O)CN4C=C(C(=O)C(=C4)Cl)Cl)SC2)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	71736

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 11
TPSA	212 Å²
Synonyms	Refosporene, Cefazedone (sodium salt), (6R-trans)-Cefazedone, Refosporin sodium salt, Cefazedone, sodium salt, Refosporin (sodium salt)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P318, P319, P330, 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 Cefazedone?

The CAS Registry Number of Cefazedone is 56187-47-4. It is also known as Refosporene, Cefazedone (*sodium salt*), (6R-trans)-Cefazedone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cefazedone?

Cefazedone has the molecular formula C18H15Cl2N5O5S3 and a molecular weight of 548.4 g/mol.

What is Cefazedone used for?

Cefazedone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cefazedone. 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 Cefazedone can I order?

We supply Cefazedone 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 Cefazedone?

Yes. Every lot of Cefazedone 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 Cefazedone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cefazedone 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.