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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Cefoxitin sodium salt, 94%
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This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Cefoxitin sodium salt is resistant to β-lactamase
- It binds and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall thus interfering with the cross-linkage of peptidoglycan chains necessary for bacterial cell wall strength and rigidity
Applications
- Cefoxitin sodium salt is the sodium salt form of cefoxitin derived from cephamycin C
- It is a β-lactam, second-generation cephalosporin compound with bactericidal activity against numerous species such as Bacteroides, gram-negative bacteria, including strains of P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris, E. coli, S. typhimurium, and S. enteritidis
- Cefoxitin increases survival in mice infected with S. aureus, S. pyogenes, and K. pneumoniae
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Cefoxitin Sodium Salt |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Specific Rotation | +206° to +214° (20°C, 589nm) (c= 1, methanol) |
| Water | 1% max. |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Formula Weight | 449.43 |
| Percent Purity | 94% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Cefoxitin sodium salt |
Safety and Handling
- Cefoxitin sodium salt
- Warning
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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