Used in medical research and pharmaceutical development as a long-acting cephalosporin antibiotic. It is studied for its ability to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against a range of Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria. Commonly used in experimental models to evaluate antimicrobial efficacy and pharmacokinetics. Also employed in formulation studies due to its stability in disodium salt form, supporting development of injectable antibiotic therapies. Not typically used clinically but serves as a reference compound in microbiology and drug analysis.