cefalexin

CAS number: 15686-71-2

Molecular formula: C16H17N3O4S

molecular weight: 347.39

Chemical structure:

Test Items

SpecificationTest Result
AppearanceWhite or almost white,crystalline powder White crystalline powder 
Solubility Sparingly soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol(96%)Conform
IdentificationIR spectrum should match with that of standardConform
PH4.0~5.54.8
Water4.0%~8.0%, determined on 0.300g5.80%
Specific Optical Rotation+149°~+158° ( anhydrous substance )+152°
Assay95.0%~102.0% of C16H17N3O4S100.20%
( anhydrous substance)
Related Substances
Impurity B≤1.0% (compared to the area of the 2nd peak)<1.0%
Any Other Impurity≤1.0% (compared to the area of the 1st peak)<1.0%
Total impurity≤3.0%<3.0%
Sulphated Ash≤0.2%, determined on 1.0g<0.1%
N, N-DimethylanilineNot more than 20 ppmNot used in process
Appending Item
Tapped Density (g/ml)——0.93g/ml
Conclusion : This product complies as per above BP2010 specifications.