Cefquinome Sulfate is the sulfate form of Cefquinome, a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, fourth-generation aminothiazolyl cephalosporin with antibacterial properties. Antibacterial activity of Cefquinome is similar to cefpirome and cefotaxime. Cefquinome is resistant to β-lactamases. The compound commonly used in cell culture and susceptibility testing. It is also used to study bacteria causing acute mastitis, dermatitis, and respiratory diseases in veterinary research applications.
Cefquinome is slightly soluble in DMSO and methanol.