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Antimicrobial Name： Cefotetan (Cefotan)
CAS Number： 69712-56-7
Type of Antibiotic： Cephalosporins->Second Generation
Origin： Semi-synthetic
Functional Category： Antibiotic
Molecular Weight： 575.623
Mechanism of Action： The bactericidal action of cefotetan results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Chemical Formula：

C17H17N7O8S4
Solubility：

475 µg/ml in water
Melting point：

349.42°C
Comments：

Cefotetan (Cefotan) is an injectable antibiotic of the cephamycin type for prophylaxis and treatment of bacterial infections. It is often grouped together with second-generation cephalosporins and has a similar antibacterial spectrum, but with additional anti-anaerobe coverage.