Sulbactam sodium

Synonym(s):Sulbactam sodium salt

CAS NO.：69388-84-7
Empirical Formula: C8H12NNaO5S
Molecular Weight: 257.24
MDL number: MFCD01750374
EINECS: 273-984-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-22 22:14:22

What is Sulbactam sodium?

Description

Sulbactam sodium is a parenterally-active, β-lactamase inhibitor recently introduced as a 1: 1 combination product with cefoperazone. Like clavulanic acid, the first agent of this type to b e introduced, sulbactam enhances the effectiveness of β-lactam antibiotics against resistant strains.

Chemical properties

White Solid

Originator

Pfizer (USA)

The Uses of Sulbactam sodium

A semi-synthetic β-lactamase inhibitor. It is used in combination with β-lactam antibiotics as antibacterial.

Definition

ChEBI: Sulbactam sodium is an organooxygen compound and an organonitrogen compound. It is functionally related to an alpha-amino acid.

What are the applications of Application

Sulbactam sodium salt is a LACTB (β-lactamase) inhibitor that has similar characteristics as ampicillin

Manufacturing Process

Sulbactam sodium is semi-synthetic antibiotic of penicillinic group. Start material for it's synthesis is 6-aminopenicillanic acid. First 6-aminopenicillanic acid was isolated in 1957 year from benzylpenicilline as resalt of treating of it by penicillinaze. Benzylpenicilline is produced by microorganism of genus Streptomyces.
Further, 6-aminopenicillanic acid reacted with bromine, hydrochloric acid and NaNO2. As a result the 6,6-dibromopenicillanic acid was obtained.
6,6-Dibromopenicillanic acid was oxidized by KMnO4, to give 6,6-dibromo-1,1-The 6,6-dibromo-1,1-dioxopenicillanic acid in presence of Fe was converted to the 1,1-dioxopenicillanic acid (sulbactam acid). The sulbactam acid was treated by sodium 2-ethylhexanoate and crude sulbactam sodium was obtained.

brand name

SULPERAZONE

Therapeutic Function

Beta-lactamase inhibitor

General Description

Sulbactam was synthesized by Pfizer Research Laboratories in 1977 in the course of screening for β-lactamase inhibitors. It shows strong activity against penicillinase and moderate activity against cephalosporinase. Sulbactam itself shows activity against some gramnegative bacteria but no activity against most pathogenic bacteria. The use of sulbactam in combination with cefoperazone, which is partially hydrolyzed by penicillinase, is under study along with its use as an esterified complex with ampicillin (sultamicillin) for therapy of cefoperazone-ampicillin-resistant infections.

Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and SOx

Properties of Sulbactam sodium

Melting point:	>230°C (dec.)
storage temp.	-20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere
solubility	Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethyl acetate, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). It is freely soluble in dilute acids.
form	neat
form	Solid
color	White
CAS DataBase Reference	69388-84-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Sulbactam sodium

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P330:Rinse mouth. P362:Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…