Description

Cefsumide CAS NO 54818-11-0 is a high-purity pharmaceutical intermediate belonging to the cephalosporin class of β-lactam antibiotics. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced antibiotic formulations, ensuring high efficacy and safety profiles in the final drug product. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the research, development, and production of next-generation antibacterial agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of advanced cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing: Used in the production of finished dosage forms for antibacterial treatments.
• Research & Development: Serves as a critical reagent in medicinal chemistry for developing new antibiotic candidates.
• Veterinary Medicine: Employed in the formulation of antibacterial drugs for animal health.
• Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for cGMP production.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for quality control and method validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cefsumide
CAS No.	54818-11-0
Molecular Formula	C16H17N5O5S2
Molecular Weight	423.47 g/mol
Synonyms	(6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-Amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-3-[(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)sulfanylmethyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid; Cefsumide; Cefsulide; CGP-9000; Abbott-48999; SCE-129; 7β-[2-(2-Aminothiazol-4-yl)glyoxylamido]-3-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-ylthiomethyl)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Cefsumide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to meet the rigorous standards of the pharmaceutical industry. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and potency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing compliance with in-house specifications. We support cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) production for API synthesis.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.5% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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