Cefixime impurity 85 CAS CATO-C4X-113985

Purity 97%+In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.CATO-C4X-113985
Molecular FormulaC16H15N5O8S2
Molecular Weight469.45 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Cefixime impurity 85 CAS CATO-C4X-113985 chemical structure

Description

Cefixime impurity 85 (CAS CATO-C4X-113985) is a certified pharmaceutical impurity reference standard with the molecular formula C16H15N5O8S2 and a molecular weight of 469.45 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C16H15N5O8S2, Cefixime impurity 85 contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 469.45 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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 FormulaC16H15N5O8S2
Molecular Weight469.45 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°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)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
Nitrogen Atoms5
Sulfur Atoms2

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