CEFALONIUM
Cefalonium is a veterinary cephalosporin used for mastitis management. Side effects include injection‑site irritation and hypersensitivity.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Cefalonium is a veterinary cephalosporin with potent gram-positive activity. It inhibits PBPs and disrupts peptidoglycan crosslinking, leading to rapid bacterial lysis. It demonstrates high stability in inflammatory environments and is used primarily in mastitis research.
Benefits and Advantages
Applied in veterinary-microbiology studies, mastitis-pathogen investigations, gram-positive cephalosporin SAR work, PBP-binding profiling, and resistance mechanism research in livestock pathogens.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include hypersensitivity, injection-site irritation (in veterinary contexts) and disruption of gut flora. Handle with antimicrobial PPE.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C20H18N4O5S2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 458.5 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 5575-21-3 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | CEFALONIUM; Cephalonium; 5575-21-3; Lilly 41071; NSC-759292 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (6R,7R)-3-[(4-carbamoylpyridin-1-ium-1-yl)methyl]-8-oxo-7-[(2-thiophen-2-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate |
| InChl Key | FMZXNVLFJHCSAF-DNVCBOLYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C20H18N4O5S2/c21-17(26)11-3-5-23(6-4-11)9-12-10-31-19-15(18(27)24(19)16(12)20(28)29)22-14(25)8-13-2-1-7-30-13/h1-7,15,19H,8-10H2,(H3-,21,22,25,26,28,29)/t15-,19-/m1/s1 |
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