Cefaclor
SIGMA/C6895
Synonym: 7-
CAS Number: 53994-73-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H14ClN3O4S
Molecular Weight: 367.81
EC Number: 258-909-5
MDL Number: MFCD00151471
Linear Formula: C15H14ClN3O4S
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |
| form | powder or crystals |
| InChI | 1S/C15H14ClN3O4S/c16-8-6- |
| InChI key | QYIYFLOTGYLRGG-GPCCPHFNSA |
| mode of action | cell wall synthesis | interferes |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | N[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@H]1[C@H] |
| solubility | soluble (slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble in methanol, ethanol) |
| Application: | Cefaclor has been used in the heterologous expression of AaOr7 and AaOr8 in Xenopus laevis oocytes. It has also been used in cultures of isolated trigeminal ganglion (TG) and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. |
| Application: | Cefaclor is used to study urinary tract, intra-abdominal, and |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin with broad spectrum activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins and thereby inhibits the cell wall synthesis causing cell death. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: ß-lactam |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble in methanol, chloroform and benzene. |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 51283701 |

