Imipenem monohydrate
SIGMA/I0160 - ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: (5R,6S)
CAS Number: 74431-23-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H17N3O4S · H2O
Molecular Weight: 317.36
EC Number: 264-734-5
MDL Number: MFCD09753321
Linear Formula: C12H17N3O4S · H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | mycobacteria |
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C12H17N3O4S.H2O/c1-6(1 |
| InChI key | GSOSVVULSKVSLQ-JJVRHELESA |
| mode of action | cell wall synthesis | interferes |
| originator | Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S. |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O.C[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1[C@H]2 |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Imipenem monohydrate has been used to determine the resistance profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. It has also been used in susceptibility testing against Acinetobacter baumannii. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Imipenem is found effective against gram positive and negative aerobes and anaerobes. Imipenem is often combined with cilastatin, to inhibit its metabolism in kidney. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Imipenem monohydrate is a broad spectrum B-lactam antibiotic. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 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 . |
| General description: | Chemical structure: ß-lactam |
| Packaging: | 25 mg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |

