Cephalexin hydrochloride

CAS: 59695-59-9

Ref. 3D-JCA69559

Product Information

• Name: Cephalexin hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cephalexin hydrochloride is a cephalosporin antibiotic, which is a type of beta-lactam antibiotic. It is derived from the fungus Acremonium, previously known as Cephalosporium, with a bactericidal mode of action. This compound works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Specifically, it binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which in turn disrupts the final stages of bacterial cell wall formation and results in cell lysis mediated through autolytic enzyme action.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 383.9 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃O₄S
• Purity: Min. 95%