Description / Application
Cefoxitin is a semisynthetic cephamycin antibiotic which, in addition to the methoxy group at the 7alpha position, has 2-thienylacetamido and carbamoyloxymethyl side-groups. It is resistant to beta-lactamase. It has a role as an antibacterial drug. It is a cephalosporin, a cephamycin, a semisynthetic derivative and a beta-lactam antibiotic allergen. It is a conjugate acid of a cefoxitin(1-).
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C16H17N3O7S2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 427.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00072014 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P280;P305+P351+P338;P304+P340;P405;P501 |