| Description | Cephalexin (Cefalexin) hydrochloride monohydrate is a potent, orally active, semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It operates by targeting penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis. This compound is utilized in the research of various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, strep throat, and bacterial endocarditis [1] [2]. |
| molecular weight | 401.87 |
| Molecular formula | C16H20ClN3O5S |
| CAS | 105879-42-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |