Cefixime
[CAS# 79350-37-1]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antibiotics >> Cephalosporin
• Name: Cefixime
• Synonyms: 8-[[2-(2-Amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(carboxymethoxyimino)acetyl]amino]-4-ethenyl-7-oxo-2-thia-6-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-4-ene-5-carboxylic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₅N₅O₇S₂
• Molecular Weight: 453.45
• CAS Registry Number: 79350-37-1
• EC Number: 616-684-4

Properties

• Melting point: 218-225 °C
• Water solubility: 55.11 mg/L

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Respiratory sensitization	Resp. Sens.	1	H334
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335