C0111
Cefotaxime sodium
CAS number 64485-93-4
Molecular weight C16H16N5O7S2Na = 477.4
Assay 916 - 964 microg/mg
Cefotaxime is an inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis. The antibioticum inhibits the crosslinking of peptidoglycan by binding and inactivating of transpeptidases. High activity against gram-negative bacteria. Very often used for elimination of Agro-bacterium species after inocu-lati-on. Cefotaxime has high re-sistance against ß-lac-tamase activity. Non toxic to plant cells.
Storage condition
- Store dry at 2-8 °C
- Soluble in water
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P342 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: