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Nitrocefin

Catalog No.
B6052
Used for detection of β-lactamases
Grouped product items
SizePriceStock Qty
1mg
$50.00
In stock
5mg
$90.00
In stock
10mg
$170.00
In stock
25mg
$350.00
In stock
For scientific research use only and should not be used for diagnostic or medical purposes.

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Background

Nitrocefin is a chromogenic cephalosporin substrate which is used for detection of β-lactamases. β-lactamases are enzymes produced by various microbes that mediate resistance to β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins and  cephamycins. Comparing to other methods for β-lactamases detection, nitrocefin is more sensitive while using few materials and inexpensive equipment. The color change by nitrocefin can be followed quantitatively by measuring changes in absorption between 380 to 500 nm region[1].

Reference:
[1] O'Callaghan, Cynthia H et al.  Novel Method for Detection of B-Lactamases by Using a Chromogenic Cephalosporin Substrate. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 1972 Apr; 1(4):283-288.

Product Citation

Chemical Properties

Physical AppearanceA crystalline solid
StorageStore at -20°C
M.Wt516.50
Cas No.41906-86-9
FormulaC21H16N4O8S2
Solubilityinsoluble in EtOH; insoluble in H2O; ≥20.24 mg/mL in DMSO
Chemical Name(6R,7R)-3-((E)-2,4-dinitrostyryl)-8-oxo-7-(2-(thiophen-2-yl)acetamido)-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
SDFDownload SDF
Canonical SMILES[H][C@]1([C@@H]2NC(CC3=CC=CS3)=O)SCC(/C=C/C4=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C4[N+]([O-])=O)=C(C(O)=O)N1C2=O
Shipping ConditionSmall Molecules with Blue Ice, Modified Nucleotides with Dry Ice.
General tips We do not recommend long-term storage for the solution, please use it up soon.

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