Description
Meropenem is a carbapenem β-lactam antibiotic that inhibits penicillin binding proteins, preventing cell wall synthesis. Meropenem exhibits antibacterial activity against Morganella, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Mycobacterium, and Bacillus.
Meropenem is a carbapenem β-lactam antibiotic that inhibits penicillin binding proteins, preventing cell wall synthesis. Meropenem exhibits antibacterial activity against Morganella, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Mycobacterium, and Bacillus.
Cas No. | 96036-03-2 |
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Purity | ≥81% |
Formula | C17H25N3O5S |
Formula Wt. | 383.46 |
Chemical Name | (4R,5S,6S)-3-[[(3S,5S)5-[(Dimethylamino)carbonyl]-3-pyrrolidinyl]thio]-6-((1R)-1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3,2,0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxyloc acid |
IUPAC Name | (4R,5S,6S)-3-[(3S,5S)-5-(dimethylcarbamoyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]sulfanyl-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylicacid |
Synonym | Merrem |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Appearance | White or Off-yellow Crystalline Powder |
Store Temp | 4°C |
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Ship Temp | Ambient |
MSDS | M1770 MSDS PDF |
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Info Sheet | M1770 Info Sheet PDF |
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