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Cephalexin

Catalog No. S1502 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 15686-71-2 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(6R,7R)-7-[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
cephalexin
Synonyms
Alcephin
Tepaxin
Cefablan
Cefalexin
keflex
Cefadin

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 15686-71-2

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Cefalexin or cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an orally administered agent with a similar antimicrobial spectrum to the intravenous agents cefalotin and cefazolin. Cefalexin is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. It is also sometimes used to treat acne. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cefalexin