l General Information |
Product Name | Cephalexin |
General description | Cephalexin is a semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. |
Synonym | 7-(D-α-amino-phenylacetamido)-3-methyl-3-cepheme-4-carboxylic acid; Cefalexin |
Purity | ≥97.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 15686-71-2 |
Formula | C16H17N3O4S | Molecular Weight | 347.39 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or Off-white solid |
Solubility(25℃) | DMSO | Slightly soluble |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | ≥5mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol Actions | Cephalexin Anhydrous is the anhydrous form of cephalexin, a semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. Cephalexin binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall. PBPs are enzymes involved in the terminal stages of assembling the bacterial cell wall and in reshaping the cell wall during growth and division. Inactivation of PBPs interferes with the cross-age of peptidoglycan chains necessary for bacterial cell wall strength and rigidity. This results in the weakening of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis. |
Application | Anti-Bacterial Agents |
l Packaging & Storage |
Packaging | 250mg; 1g |
Storage temp. | -20℃ |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
