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Antimicrobial Name： Cephalothin (Cefalotin, Keflin, Seffin)
CAS Number： 153-61-7
Type of Antibiotic： Cephalosporins->First Generation
Origin： Semi-synthetic
Functional Category： Antibiotic
Molecular Weight： 396.44
Mechanism of Action： The bactericidal activity of cefalotin results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
Chemical Formula：

C16H16N2O6S2
Solubility：

158 mg/L
Melting point：

160-160.5°C
Comments：

Cephalothin (Cefalotin, Keflin, Seffin) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It was the first cephalosporin marketed and continues to be widely used.