Cefmetazole is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic having N(1)-methyltetrazol-5-ylthiomethyl, {[(cyanomethyl)sulfanyl]acetyl}amino and methoxy side-groups at positions 3, 7beta and 7alpha respectively of the parent cephem bicyclic structure. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antibacterial drug. It is the conjugate acid of cefmetazole(1-). It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Cephalosporins. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives, antibacterials and antibiotics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cefmetazolo and Cefmetazolum. Its PubChem CID is 42008.
Cefmetazole
| CAS No | 56796-20-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H17N7O5S3 |
| Molecular Weight | 471.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (6R,7S)-7-[[2-(cyanomethylsulfanyl)acetyl]amino]-7-methoxy-3-[(1-methyltetrazol-5-yl)sulfanylmethyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
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Cefmetazole is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic having N(1)-methyltetrazol-5-ylthiomethyl, {[(cyanomethyl)sulfanyl]acetyl}amino and methoxy side-groups at positions 3, 7beta and 7alpha respectively of the parent cephem bicyclic structure.
The listed CAS number is 56796-20-4.
The listed molecular formula is C15H17N7O5S3.
The listed molecular weight is 471.5 g/mol.
(6R,7S)-7-[[2-(cyanomethylsulfanyl)acetyl]amino]-7-methoxy-3-[(1-methyltetrazol-5-yl)sulfanylmethyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid.
The source lists Cefmetazolo and Cefmetazolum.