Ertapenem sodium is a broad-spectrum, long-acting carbapenem (β-lactam) antibiotic used for research on bacterial infections. The sodium salt is supplied as a solid; molecular formula C22H24N3NaO7S, molecular weight 497.50 Da, CAS 153773-82-1. Recommended storage is -80°C (sealed), with short-term shipping at room temperature. Distributor listings report minimum purity ≈95% by HPLC.
- Broad-spectrum activity against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
- Long-acting carbapenem useful for infection research and assay development.
- Sodium salt solid form suitable for formulation and analytical workflows.
- Well characterized by molecular formula and molecular weight for quality control.
- Compatible with microbiology, pharmacology, and analytical studies as an antibiotic standard.
- Requires low-temperature storage to maintain stability during long-term storage.