Cefoxitin Sodium Salt Powder: High-Purity Second-Generation Cephamycin Antibiotic for Pharmaceutical and Research 
Catalog Number: AS-2036 
 
Introduction
Unlock the potential of Cefoxitin Sodium Salt Powder, a potent second-generation cephamycin antibiotic celebrated for its broad-spectrum activity against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Known for its resistance to beta-lactamase enzymes, Cefoxitin Sodium is a critical asset in pharmaceutical manufacturing, microbiological research, and clinical applications. Our premium-grade Cefoxitin Sodium Salt Powder adheres to stringent quality standards, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in your most demanding projects.
 
Key Features
Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Activity: Effective against a wide range of bacterial pathogens, including resistant strains.
High Purity and Quality: Manufactured under strict quality control to ensure consistent potency and purity.
Excellent Solubility: Freely soluble in water, facilitating ease of use in various applications.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for pharmaceutical formulations, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and microbiological research.
Regulatory Compliance: Conforms to international pharmacopeia standards, including USP and EP specifications.
 
Chemical Information
Chemical Name: Cefoxitin Sodium
Chemical Formula: C₁₆H₁₆N₃NaO₇S₂
Molecular Weight: 449.43 g/mol
CAS Number: 33564-30-6
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Solubility: Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol and acetone
 
Applications
1. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Utilized in the production of injectable and oral antibiotics for treating severe bacterial infections.
Formulation Development: Supports the creation of new pharmaceutical products targeting resistant bacterial strains.
Generic Drug Production: Facilitates cost-effective manufacturing of generic cephamycin antibiotics.
2. Microbiological Research
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Serves as a reference standard in antibiotic sensitivity assays, including disk diffusion and MIC determination.
Beta-Lactamase Studies: Aids in research on bacterial resistance mechanisms involving beta-lactamase enzymes.
Clinical Microbiology: Used in culture media to select for or suppress specific bacterial populations.
3. Veterinary Medicine
Animal Health Products: Incorporated into formulations designed to treat bacterial infections in livestock and companion animals.
Advantages
Enhanced Stability: Resistant to many beta-lactamases, extending efficacy against resistant bacterial strains.
Reliable Quality: Consistent batch-to-batch performance ensures reproducibility in research and manufacturing.
Cost-Effective: Availability in bulk quantities allows for economical large-scale production.
Safe Profile: Well-established safety profile facilitates regulatory approvals and clinical use.
Usage Guidelines
Pharmaceutical Formulation
Dosage Forms: Suitable for formulation into injectable solutions, tablets, and capsules.
Compatibility: Stable when combined with common pharmaceutical excipients.
Sterility Assurance: Ensure aseptic processing conditions during formulation to maintain sterility.
Preparation of Solutions
Sterile Solutions: Dissolve the required amount of Cefoxitin Sodium Salt Powder in sterile water for injection.
Concentration Adjustment: Adjust concentrations according to application needs and regulatory guidelines.
Storage of Solutions: Prepare fresh solutions when possible; if storage is necessary, follow stability data recommendations.
Quality Assurance
Compliance Standards: Meets USP, EP, and other international pharmacopeia requirements.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA): Provided with each batch, detailing purity, potency, and analytical data.
Manufacturing Excellence: Produced in GMP-certified facilities, ensuring the highest quality standards.

For Laboratory Use Only.