(E)-Ceftizoxime Impurity 1 CAS 68403-31-6

Purity >90%In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.68403-31-6
Molecular FormulaC13H13N5O5S2
Molecular Weight383.40 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(E)-Ceftizoxime Impurity 1 CAS 68403-31-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (E)-Ceftizoxime Impurity 1 is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

As a process- or degradation-related impurity, (E)-Ceftizoxime Impurity 1 (CAS 68403-31-6, C13H13N5O5S2) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.

(E)-Ceftizoxime Impurity 1 (C13H13N5O5S2) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

This reference standard supports related-substances testing and method development in line with ICH Q3A/Q3B guidance on impurity control, and is suitable for system suitability testing and forced-degradation studies.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC13H13N5O5S2
Molecular Weight383.40 g/mol
Purity>90%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1976
Nitrogen Atoms5
Sulfur Atoms2

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