1099008

Cephalexin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Cephalexin monohydrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₁₇N₃O₄S · H₂O
• CAS Number: 23325-78-2
• Molecular Weight: 365.40
• MDL number: MFCD00167148
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: cephalexin
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: S1[C@H]2N(C(=C(C1)C)C(=O)O)C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)[C@H](N)c3ccccc3.O
• InChI: 1S/C16H17N3O4S.H2O/c1-8-7-24-15-11(14(21)19(15)12(8)16(22)23)18-13(20)10(17)9-5-3-2-4-6-9;/h2-6,10-11,15H,7,17H2,1H3,(H,18,20)(H,22,23);1H2/t10-,11-,15-;/m1./s1
• InChI key: AVGYWQBCYZHHPN-CYJZLJNKSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cephalexin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Cephalexin Hydrochloride
• Cephalexin Tablets
• Cephalexin Capsules
• Cephalexin for Oral Suspension
• Cephalexin Tablets for Oral Suspension

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable