Cefdinir
General Information
Cefdinir Impurities and Cefdinir
Daicel Pharma synthesizes more than ten high-quality Cefdinir impurities, including 3-methyl Cefdinir, Cefdinir Dimer, Cefdinir Glyoxalic Analog, Cefdinir Isoxazole Analog, Cefdinir Sulfoxide, E-Cefdinir, E-Cefdinir Lactone, Thiazolyl Acetyl Glycine Oxime, Thiazolyl acetyl glycine oxime acetal and more, which are crucial in the analysis of the quality, stability, and biological safety of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, Cefdinir. Moreover, Daicel Pharma offers custom synthesis of Cefdinir impurities and delivers them globally.
Cefdinir [CAS: 91832-40-5] is a beta-lactam antibiotic. It is a semi-synthetic cephalosporin that exhibits bactericidal activity.
Cefdinir: Use and Commercial Availability
Cefdinir is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections in children and adults, including acute bacterial otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, acute maxillary sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated skin, and skin structure infections. The drug can be effective against several organisms causing bacterial infections, such as Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible only), Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. Cefdinir is available under the brand name Omnicef.
Cefdinir Structure and Mechanism of Action 
The chemical name of Cefdinir is (6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-(hydroxyimino)acetyl]amino]-3-ethenyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid . Its chemical formula is C14H13N5O5S2, and its molecular weight is approximately 395.4 g/mol.
Just like other cephalosporins, Cefdinir inhibits bacterial wall synthesis.
Cefdinir Impurities and Synthesis
Various impurities form in Cefdinir, including related compounds, degradation products, solvent impurities, inorganic impurities, and residual reagents. These impurities occur during the manufacturing process1 or storage of the drug and can affect the safety and efficacy of the drug. It is vital to identify and quantify these impurities using analytical techniques and ensure that they are within acceptable regulatory limits to ensure the quality and stability of the drug.
Daicel offers a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from a cGMP-compliant analytical facility for more than ten Cefdinir impurity standards, including 3-methyl Cefdinir, Cefdinir Dimer, Cefdinir Glyoxalic Analog, Cefdinir Isoxazole Analog, Cefdinir Sulfoxide, E-Cefdinir, E-Cefdinir Lactone, Thiazolyl Acetyl Glycine Oxime, Thiazolyl acetyl glycine oxime acetal and so on. The CoA includes complete characterization data, such as 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, MASS, and HPLC purity2. We also provide 13C-DEPT and CHN on request. We give a complete characterization report on delivery. Daicel has the technology and expertise to prepare any unknown Cefdinir impurity or degradation product.
References
- Takaya, Takao; Takasugi, Hisashi; Masugi, Takashi; Yamanaka, Hideaki; Kawabata, Kohji, 7-Substituted-3-vinyl-3-cephem compounds and processes for production of the same, Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japan, US4559334A, December 17, 1985
- Okamoto, Yoshihiko; Itoh, Kohji; Namiki, Yoshihiro; Matsushita, Junichi; Fujioka, Mamoru; Yasuda, Tsutomu, Method development for the determination of cefdinir and its related substances by high-performance liquid chromatography, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Volume: 14, Issue: 6, Pages: 739-748, 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the effect of impurities on the shelf life of Cefdinir?
The effect of impurities on the shelf life of Cefdinir depends on the specific impurity class and the storage conditions of the drug. Impurities reduce the drug's potency and efficacy by degradation. Further, their presence in the drug product may also accelerate the breakdown of the drug, leading to a shorter shelf life.
What analytical techniques help to monitor Cefdinir impurities during its synthesis?
Analytical techniques such as HPLC and LC-MS help monitor Cefdinir impurities during manufacturing.
Which solvent is for the analysis of Cefdinir impurities?
DMSO is a solvent to analyze Cefdinir and its impurities.
What are the temperature conditions required to store Cefdinir impurities?
Cefdinir impurities should be stored at a controlled room temperature between 2-8 ⁰C or as indicated on the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).
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