Synonyms: cefotaxime sodium salt, sodium 7-(2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-methoxyiminoacetamido)cephalosporanate, claforan, CTX
Use: cephalosporin antibiotic
Molecular formula: C₁₆H₁₆N₅NaO₇S₂
CAS No: 64485-93-4
EINECS No: 264-915-9
MDL No: MFCD00079073

Physical data

Appearance: solid
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Water solubility: soluble

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact, or if breathed in. May cause an allergic reaction. [Note: Cephalosporins and penicillins have similar chemical structures. Because of this, it is believed that those individuals who are allergic to one class of compounds may show an increased risk of cross-allergenicity when a member of the other class is encountered.] Toxicology not fully investigated.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 > 20000 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 > 10000 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 > 7000 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R36 R37 R38 R42 R43.

Transport information

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Personal protection

Safety glasses.

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S22 S36 S37.

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