Cefapirin is the first generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefapirin is broadly effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria . The antibacterial action of cefapirin was due to the inhibition of cell-wall synthesis, mediated by its binding to penicillin binding proteins. It was mainly used in veterinary medicine for intramammary treatment of mastitis and intrauterine treatment of endometritis in cattle [1,2]. Cefapirin was an antibiotic particularly suitable for the treatment of acute otitis media. In 210 strains isolated from the auricular exudate of childrens' acute otitis media, the MIC50 and MIC90 of cefapirin were 2 and 4 mg/l for 112 strains of Haemophilus. The MIC ranged from 0.25 to 4 mg/l for ten strains of Branhamella catarrhalis (9 secreted a beta-lactamase). Cefapirin had an extremely high activity with MIC50 and 90 less than 0.06 mg/l against Streptococcus pneumoniae. For the strains of Staphylococcus aureus sensitive to meticillin, one had a MIC less than 0.06 mg/l, and 11 had a MIC of 0.25 mg/l. For 14 strains of Enterobacteriaceae studied, the MIC 50 was 8 mg/l and the MIC 90 was 32 mg/l .

Product information

CAS Number: 21593-23-7

Molecular Weight: 423.46

Formula: C17H17N3O6S2

Chemical Name: (6R,7R)-3-[(acetyloxy)methyl]-8-oxo-7-[2-(pyridin-4-ylsulfanyl)acetamido]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid

Smiles: CC(=O)OCC1CS[C@@H]2[C@H](NC(=O)CSC3C=CN=CC=3)C(=O)N2C=1C(O)=O

InChiKey: UQLLWWBDSUHNEB-CZUORRHYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C17H17N3O6S2/c1-9(21)26-6-10-7-28-16-13(15(23)20(16)14(10)17(24)25)19-12(22)8-27-11-2-4-18-5-3-11/h2-5,13,16H,6-8H2,1H3,(H,19,22)(H,24,25)/t13-,16-/m1/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

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