Cefovecin

Cefovecin is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefovecin's most notable characteristic is its extremely long-lasting effect; a single subcutaneous injection can maintain an effective therapeutic concentration in tissues for up to 14 days. Cefovecin is used in research on bacterial infections in dogs and cats[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[234096-34-5]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Antibiotic; Bacterial

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

OC(C1=C([C@@H]2CCCO2)CS[C@@]([C@@H]3NC(/C(C4=CSC(N)=N4)=N\OC)=O)([H])N1C3=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C17H19N5O6S2

Molecular Weight

453.49

References & Citations

[1]Hardefeldt L, et al. Use of cefovecin in dogs and cats attending first-opinion veterinary practices in Australia. Vet Rec. 2020 Nov 28;187 (11) :e95.