Cefuroxime Sodium

Name: Cefuroxime Sodium
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-022117

About Cefuroxime Sodium

Cefuroxime Sodium (CAS 56238-63-2) is a high-purity reference standard of Cefuroxime offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C16H15N4NaO8S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 446.4 g/mol. It is also known as Cefuroxime sodium salt or Sodium cefuroxime.

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. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Cefuroxime standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cefuroxime Sodium in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Cefuroxime

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Cefuroxime.

Cefuroxime impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cefuroxime Sodium
Catalogue No.	VQ-022117
CAS Number	56238-63-2
IUPAC name	sodium (6R,7R)-3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₅N₄NaO₈S
Molecular weight	446.4 g/mol
Exact mass	446.0508
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	URDOHUPGIOGTKV-JTBFTWTJSA-M
SMILES	CO/N=C(/C1=CC=CO1)\C(=O)N[C@H]2[C@@H]3N(C2=O)C(=C(CS3)COC(=O)N)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	23670318

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 10
TPSA	202 Å²
Synonyms	Cefuroxime sodium salt, Sodium cefuroxime, Biociclin, Cefuroxim Hexal, Cefuroxim Lilly, Cefuroxima Fabra, Cefuroxim AJ, Cefuroxim curasan, Cefuroxim MN, Cefuroxima Richet, Cefuroxim Fresenius, Cefuroxim Genericsn

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 Cefuroxime Sodium?

The CAS Registry Number of Cefuroxime Sodium is 56238-63-2. It is also known as Cefuroxime sodium salt, Sodium cefuroxime, Biociclin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cefuroxime Sodium?

Cefuroxime Sodium has the molecular formula C16H15N4NaO8S and a molecular weight of 446.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium (6R,7R)-3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate.

What is Cefuroxime Sodium used for?

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

We supply Cefuroxime Sodium 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 Cefuroxime Sodium?

Yes. Every lot of Cefuroxime Sodium 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 Cefuroxime Sodium be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cefuroxime Sodium 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.