Description

Cefetamet Hydrochloride is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic intermediate, known for its broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative bacteria. Its primary value lies in serving as a critical building block for the synthesis of advanced antibiotic formulations, ensuring high purity and reliable performance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for research institutions, API manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in developing and producing potent antibacterial therapies.

Application

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) synthesis for oral cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Key intermediate in the production of Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride.
• Research and development of new antibacterial agents and combination therapies.
• Quality control and analytical reference standard in pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Precursor for veterinary antibiotic formulations.
• Process development and scale-up studies in fine chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cefetamet Hydrochloride
CAS No.	65052-63-3
Molecular Formula	C14H17N5O5S2 · HCl
Molecular Weight	447.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Cefetamet HCl; (6R,7R)-7-[(Z)-2-(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamido]-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid hydrochloride; Ro 15-8075; CI-1015; Antibiotic Ro 15-8075
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Quality Control

Our Cefetamet Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade pharmaceutical intermediate standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and potency.

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)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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