Cefodizime sodium

Synonym(s):5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[[(2Z)-(2-amino-4-thiazoly)(methoxyimino)acetyl}-3-[[[5-(carboxymethyl)-4-methyl-2-thiazilyl]-8-oxo-, sodium salt (1:2), (6R,7R)-

CAS NO.：86329-79-5
Empirical Formula: C20H21N6NaO7S4
Molecular Weight: 608.65
MDL number: MFCD00897059
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-03 11:24:09

What is Cefodizime sodium?

Description

Cefodizirne sodium is a parenteral, long-acting, broad-spectrum cephalosporin useful in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is efficacious against pathogens resistant to penicillins and older cephalosporins. An indication under study is its reported immunostimulatory activity.

Originator

Hoechst AG (Germany)

The Uses of Cefodizime sodium

Cefodizime Sodium (cas# 86329-79-5) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: Cefodizime sodium is a cephalosporin.

brand name

Neucef; Kenicef

Hazard

Low toxicity by ingestion.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cefodizime is a third generation cephalosporin with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefodizime was demonstrated to be effective against upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. Cefodizime regulates the cytokines expression of neutrophils through toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) stimulated by Klebsiella pneumonie.

Properties of Cefodizime sodium

Melting point:	196 - 207°C
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly)
form	powder
color	White to Off-White
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	86329-79-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Cefodizime sodium

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.