Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Cephalexin |
| Catalog Number: | M4900 |
| CAS Number: | 15686-71-2 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C16H17N3O4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 347.39 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO 2 mg/mL; Water 10 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | 99.58% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Cephalexin is an orally active, potent semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.Cephalexin inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly by targeting penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Cephalexin can be used in studies related to pneumonia, streptococcal pharyngitis and bacterial endocarditis. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |