Category:
Other Reagent
CAS NO:
39685-31-9
Standard:
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Cefuroxime EP Impurity B is a critical reference standard used in pharmaceutical quality control. It serves as an identified degradation product of cefuroxime axetil, primarily formed during synthesis or storage. The compound features the molecular formula C16H17N5O8S2 and carries the CAS number 104883-89-0. Its characterization ensures compliance with European Pharmacopoeia specifications regarding impurity profiling.
Store strictly below -20°C in a desiccated environment to prevent hydrolysis. Handle only within certified laboratories using appropriate PPE due to potential sensitization risks. Do not use as a clinical therapeutic agent; it is exclusively for analytical research purposes.