I0160

Imipenem monohydrate

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-3-[[2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl]thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid monohydrate, Primaxin monohydrate, Tienam monohydrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₁₇N₃O₄S · H₂O
• CAS Number: 74431-23-5
• Molecular Weight: 317.36
• EC Number: 264-734-5
• MDL number: MFCD09753321
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 329815301
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• optical activity: [α]/D +73 to +84°, c = 0.5 in water
• color: white to beige
• solubility: H₂O: >5 mg/mL
• antibiotic activity spectrum: mycobacteria
• mode of action: cell wall synthesis | interferes
• originator: Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: O.C[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1[C@H]2CC(SCCNC=N)=C(N2C1=O)C(O)=O

Description

General description

Chemical structure: ß-lactam

Application

Imipenem monohydrate has been used to determine the resistance profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates.[1] It has also been used in susceptibility testing against Acinetobacter baumannii.[2]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Imipenem is found effective against gram positive and negative aerobes and anaerobes.[3] Imipenem is often combined with cilastatin, to inhibit its metabolism in kidney.[4]

Imipenem monohydrate is a broad spectrum B-lactam antibiotic.

Imipenem monohydrate is a broad spectrum B-lactam antibiotic. It is a member of the carbapenem class of "magic bullet" antibiotics for severe infections.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)