Properties
Description
Ceftiofur hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin type (third generation). The molecular weight of the compound is 560.02, and its molecular formula is C19H18ClN5O7S3.
Molecular Formula
C19H18ClN5O7S3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 93 mg/mL (166.06 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 20 mg/mL (35.71 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Ceftiofur hydrochloride can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of infections in livestock and poultry, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.