Name: Cefotaxime Sodium CAS Number: 64485-93-4 Molecular Formula: C16H16N5O7S2• Na Molecular Weight: 477.48 EINECS: 264-915-9 Solubility: H2O: aqueous solutions of 4.3-6.2 are stable up to 3 weeks at 2-8 ° C.soluble Risk Codes: 42/ 43 Details Appearance: white to yellow powder Hazard Symbols: Xn 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.