Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
39878-87-0
Standard:
EP,
Cephalexin Impurity 6 is a critical degradation product and synthetic byproduct of the first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It arises primarily during oxidative degradation or incomplete acylation in manufacturing. The compound serves as a vital reference standard for quality control to ensure pharmaceutical purity. Its chemical identity is defined by the molecular formula C16H17N3O5S and CAS Registry Number 2408-29-7.
Strictly store in a cool, dry place below -20°C protected from light to prevent hydrolysis. Handling requires appropriate PPE including gloves and eye protection due to potential sensitization risks. This material is strictly for laboratory research and analytical use only, not for clinical administration.