SMILES: CN1C(=NN=N1)SCC2=C(N3[C@@H]([C@@H](C3=O)NC(=O)[C@@H](C4=CC=CC=C4)OC=O)SC2)C(=O)O
Description: The molecule is a cephalosporin compound having (R)-O-formylmandelamido and N-methylthiotetrazole side groups. It is used (as the sodium salt) as a progrug for cefamandole. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and a prodrug. It is a cephalosporin and a formate ester. It derives from a cefamandole. It is a conjugate acid of an O-formylcefamandole(1-).