Cephalexin Sulfoxide

Name: Cephalexin Sulfoxide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-022132

About Cephalexin Sulfoxide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cephalexin Sulfoxide, a metabolite or degradation product of Cephalexin registered under CAS number 56193-21-6. With the molecular formula C16H17N3O5S, it has a molar mass of 363.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include Cefalexin Sulfoxide.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Cephalexin, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cephalexin Sulfoxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-022132
CAS Number	56193-21-6
IUPAC name	(6R,7R)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3-methyl-5,8-dioxo-5lambda4-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₇N₃O₅S
Molecular weight	363.4 g/mol
Exact mass	363.0889
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GAMHLNJQISGSQF-RGDUGRAGSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(N2[C@@H]([C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)[C@@H](C3=CC=CC=C3)N)S(=O)C1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	22801955

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 7
TPSA	149 Å²

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 Cephalexin Sulfoxide?

The CAS Registry Number of Cephalexin Sulfoxide is 56193-21-6. It is also known as Cefalexin Sulfoxide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cephalexin Sulfoxide?

Cephalexin Sulfoxide has the molecular formula C16H17N3O5S and a molecular weight of 363.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6R,7R)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3-methyl-5,8-dioxo-5lambda4-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid.

What is Cephalexin Sulfoxide used for?

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

We supply Cephalexin Sulfoxide 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 Cephalexin Sulfoxide?

Yes. Every lot of Cephalexin Sulfoxide 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 Cephalexin Sulfoxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Cephalexin Sulfoxide worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.