Cefuroxime
[CAS 55268-75-2]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antibiotics >> Cephalosporin
• Name: Cefuroxime
• Synonyms: Cefuroxime acid; (6R,7R)-3-[[(Aminocarbonyl)oxy]methyl]-7-[[(2E)-2-(2-furanyl)-2-(methoxyimino)-1-oxoethyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆N₄O₈S
• Molecular Weight: 424.39
• CAS Registry Number: 55268-75-2
• EC Number: 259-560-1

Properties

• Density: 1.76
• Melting point: 171.5-173 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Respiratory sensitization	Resp. Sens.	1	H334
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335