Description

Ceftazidime CAS NO 238093-13-5 is a third-generation, broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic. It is valued for its potent activity against a wide range of Gram-negative bacteria, including *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*. This product is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutions developing injectable antibiotic formulations for serious infections.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Primary use in the manufacture of sterile injectable antibiotic drugs.
• Hospital & Clinical Formulations: Used in preparations for treating pneumonia, septicemia, and infections in immunocompromised patients.
• Veterinary Medicine: Formulated for treating bacterial infections in animals.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and key intermediate in microbiological and pharmacological studies.
• Combination Therapies: Used in synergistic antibiotic combinations to combat multi-drug resistant organisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ceftazidime
CAS No.	238093-13-5
Molecular Formula	C22H22N6O7S2
Molecular Weight	546.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Ceftazidime Pentahydrate; Ceftazidime (anhydrous); GR-20263; Fortum; Fortaz; Tazicef; Tazidime; Ceptaz; (6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-Amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(2-carboxypropan-2-yloxyimino)acetyl]amino]-8-oxo-3-(pyridin-1-ium-1-ylmethyl)-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ceftazidime is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It undergoes rigorous analytical testing to meet or exceed relevant pharmacopoeial standards such as USP, EP, and BP. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every batch to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
pH (1% solution)	3.0 - 4.5
Water Content (KF)	≤ 13.0% (for pentahydrate)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 0.10 EU/mg
Sterility (for sterile grade)	Sterile

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.