An antibiotic used to study the effect of transpeptidase expression, binding and inhibition on bacterial cell wall mucopeptide synthesis. Cephalosporin C is a fungal metabolite and cephalosporin antibiotic that has been found in Cephalosporium. It is active against a variety of bacteria, including S. pyogenes, C. diphtheriae, E. coli, and H. influenzae (MICs = 31, 15.6, 125, and 31ug/ml, respectively), as well as clinical isolates of N. gonorrhoeae (MICs = 1.9-15.6ug/ml). Formulations containing cephalosporin C have been used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. Synonyms: (6R,7R)-3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[[(5R)-5-amino-5-carboxy-1-oxopentyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid zinc salt, , [6R-[6a,7b(R*)]]-3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[(5-amino-5-carboxy-1-oxopentyl)amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid zinc salt CAS No: 59143-60-1 Molecular Formula: C16H19N3O8SZn Molecular Weight: 478.78 Appearance: White to pale yellow solid Purity: 95% Melting Point: 240-242C (dec.) Solubility: Aqueous Acid (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
478.78
Purity:
95%
Form:
White to pale yellow solid
CAS Number:
[59143-60-1]
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