Cefotaxime sodium

Also known as: Cefotaxime sodium salt, Claforan, CTX, HR756, Cefotaxime Na, Tolycar, Pretor, Sodium cefotaxime, Cefotax

Cefotaxime sodium (CAS 64485-93-4) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H16N5NaO7S2 and a molecular weight of 477.447 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 162-163ºC(lit.) and a density of 1.8 g/cm3. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction and H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 64485-93-4
Jingsj CID: J-1987635-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆N₅NaO₇S₂
Molecular Weight: 477.447 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	162-163ºC(lit.)
Density	1.8 g/cm3
Exact Mass	477.038879
PSA	229.88000
Refractive Index	61 ° (C=1， H2O)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Health HazardSignal word: Danger

H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Woodfield JC, et al. A comparison of the prophylactic efficacy of ceftriaxone and cefotaxime in abdominal surgery. Am J Surg. 2003 Jan;185(1):45-9. [2]. Scholz H, et al. Prospective comparison of ceftriaxone and cefotaxime for the short-term treatment of bacterial meningitis in children. Chemotherapy. 1998 Mar-Apr;44(2):142-7. [3]. Gums JG, et al. Differences between ceftriaxone and cefotaxime: microbiological inconsistencies. Ann Pharmacother. 2008 Jan;42(1):71-9.

Additional Information

[1]. Woodfield JC, et al. A comparison of the prophylactic efficacy of ceftriaxone and cefotaxime in abdominal surgery. Am J Surg. 2003 Jan;185(1):45-9. [2]. Scholz H, et al. Prospective comparison of ceftriaxone and cefotaxime for the short-term treatment of bacterial meningitis in children. Chemotherapy. 1998 Mar-Apr;44(2):142-7. [3]. Gums JG, et al. Differences between ceftriaxone and cefotaxime: microbiological inconsistencies. Ann Pharmacother. 2008 Jan;42(1):71-9.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	29419000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Cefotaxime sodium?

The CAS number of Cefotaxime sodium is 64485-93-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cefotaxime sodium?

Cefotaxime sodium has molecular formula C16H16N5NaO7S2 and molecular weight 477.447 g/mol.

Is Cefotaxime sodium hazardous?

Cefotaxime sodium has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction; H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Cefotaxime sodium?

For Cefotaxime sodium, Upstream Products: Cefotaxime; Downstream Products: Ceftiofur.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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