Imipenem monohydrate, a member of the carbapenem class of antibiotics isolated from the soil organism Streptomyces cattleya, is an intravenous β-lactam antibiotic effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including several multi-drug resistant bacterial species. Imipenem acts as cell wall-targeting antibiotic.

Product information

CAS Number: 74431-23-5

Molecular Weight: 317.36

Formula: C12H19N3O5S

Chemical Name: (5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-3-[(2-methanimidamidoethyl)sulfanyl]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid hydrate

Smiles: O.C[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1[C@H]2CC(SCCNC=N)=C(C(O)=O)N2C1=O

InChiKey: GSOSVVULSKVSLQ-JJVRHELESA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C12H17N3O4S.H2O/c1-6(16)9-7-4-8(20-3-2-14-5-13)10(12(18)19)15(7)11(9)17;/h5-7,9,16H,2-4H2,1H3,(H2,13,14)(H,18,19);1H2/t6-,7-,9-;/m1./s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble). H2O : 7.14 mg/mL (22.50 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

Imipenem is too unstable: 10% degradation at 25°C after 3.5 h. The degradation rate constant of Imipenem is temperature dependent.

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