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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 Melting point: Boiling point: Vapour density: Vapour pressure: Density (g cm-3): Flash point: Explosion limits: Autoignition temperature: 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 (The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.) ORL-RAT LD50 > 20000 mg kg-1 IPR-RAT LD50 > 10000 mg kg-1 IVN-RAT LD50 > 7000 mg kg-1

Risk phrases (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.) R36 R37 R38 R42 R43.

Transport information (The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)

Personal protection Safety glasses.

Safety phrases (The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.) S22 S36 S37.

Used in N6CD2 medium: plus 300 mg/L cefotaxime and 25-50 mg/L G-418