Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
74356-00-6
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Cefotetan Disodium is a semi-synthetic, cephamycin-class broad-spectrum antibiotic manufactured via fermentation and chemical modification. Its molecular formula is C17H16N8Na2O9S4, with CAS No. 63905-57-5.
Strictly avoid use in patients with known hypersensitivity to beta-lactams. Requires storage in cool, dry conditions below 25°C. Clinically, monitor for disulfiram-like reactions due to the methylthiotetrazole side chain when combined with alcohol.