Ceftazidime

CAS number: 72558-82-8

Molecular formula: C22H22N6O7S2

molecular weight: 546.58

Chemical structure:



Product NameCeftazidime/Sodium Carbonate


Shelf life2 years

ITEMSSPECIFICATIONRESULT
[Description]A white or almost white crystalline powderAlmost white crystalline powder
[Identification]

(l)the retention time of which corresponds to that in the chromatogram of the CRS

(2) It produces a white precipitate.

In accordance with that of CRS



Complies

pHThe pH should between 5.0 to 7.56.8
Loss on dryingNMT13.5%12.6%
particulate matterMeet the requirementsComplies
Limit of PyridineNMT0.4%0.02%
Bacterial endotoxinsMeet the requirementComplies
SterilityMeet the requirementsComplies
AssayThe content of Ceftazidime (C22H22N607S2) should not less than 90.0 per cent and not more than 105.0 per cent on the anhydrous and sodium carbonate 

free basis

The content of sodium carbonate is 8.0%~10.0°

9.5%
ConclusionAccording to USP 32, the results meet the requirements.