Name: Cefotaxime Sodium 
CAS Number: 64485-93-4 
Molecular Formula: C16H16N5O7S2 Na 
Molecular Weight: 477. 48 
Solubility: H2O: aqueous solutions of 4. 3-6. 2 are stable up to 3 weeks
 at 2-8 °C. soluble 
Details Appearance: white to yellow powder ? Hazard 
Properties: A solid. Mp: 162–163° (decomp). 
Indications and Usage ：Treatment of infections of lower respiratory tract 
including pneumonia, urinary tract, skin and skin structures, bone and joints; 
treatment of bacteremia/septicemia, CNS infections, intra-abdominal infections 
including peritonitis, gynecological infections including pelvic inflammatory 
disease, endometritis and pelvic cellulitis caused by susceptible strains of 
specific microorganisms; perioperative prophylaxis.