Desacetylcefotaxime (potassium salt)

Desacetylcefotaxime is the principal active metabolite of the cephalosporin antibiotic cefotaxime. It exhibits potent in vitro antibacterial activity against key pathogens causing bacterial meningitis, including Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae, with MIC90 values ranging from 0.008 to 0.12 μg/ml. This compound is a valuable reference standard for pharmacological and microbiological research.