Imipenem monohydrate, 95%

Description

Imipenem monohydrate,Tienam, Primaxin, CAS # 74431-23-5 is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic that interferes with the activity of penicillin binding proteins along the inner cell wall. | CAS: 74431-23-5 | C12H19N3O5S | 317.36 g/mol

Imipenem monohydrate is a broad spectrum B-lactam antibiotic.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• Imipenem monohydrate is a beta-lactam derived from the compound thienamycin, produced by Streptomyces cattleya
• Disrupts cell wall integrity, preventing cell division and promoting lysis by interfering with the activity of penicillin binding proteins
• Imipenem is a third-generation cephalosporin that can kill both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria

Applications

• Suitable for the study of antibiotic resistance
• High-quality, laboratory grade for use in vitro experiments

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 74431-23-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H19N3O5S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 317.36
• MDL Number: MFCD09753321
• InChI Key: GSOSVVULSKVSLQ-XMCAPODCSA-N
• PubChem CID: 5282372
• ChEBI: CHEBI:51799
• IUPAC Name: (5R,6S)-3-({2-[(aminomethylidene)amino]ethyl}sulfanyl)-6-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-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(SCCN=CN)=C(N2C1=O)C(O)=O

• Type: Imipenem Monohydrate
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 193°C to 198°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 5 mg
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Boiling Point: 567°C
• Merck Index: 14,4919
• Synonym: Primaxin; Tienam
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 5mg/mL
• Formula Weight: 317.36
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Imipenem monohydrate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	264-734-5
RTECSNumber	CL5446516
TSCA	No
storageNote1	−30° to −10°C
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only