Imipenem

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Imipenem Structure
Imipenem structure
Common Name Imipenem
CAS Number 74431-23-5 Molecular Weight 317.36
Density 1.02 g/mL at 25 °C Boiling Point 34.6°C
Molecular Formula C12H19N3O5S Melting Point -116.3°C
MSDS USA Flash Point <−30 °F

 Use of Imipenem


Imipenem monohydrate, a member of the carbapenem class of antibiotics isolated from the soil organism Streptomyces cattleya[1], is an intravenous β-lactam antibiotic effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including several multi-drug resistant bacterial species. Imipenem acts as cell wall-targeting antibiotic[2][3].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name imipenem hydrate
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 Imipenem Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Imipenem monohydrate, a member of the carbapenem class of antibiotics isolated from the soil organism Streptomyces cattleya[1], is an intravenous β-lactam antibiotic effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including several multi-drug resistant bacterial species. Imipenem acts as cell wall-targeting antibiotic[2][3].
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References

[1]. Zhanel GG, et al. Imipenem and meropenem: Comparison of in vitro activity, pharmacokinetics, clinical trials and adverse effects. Can J Infect Dis. 1998 Jul;9(4):215-28.

[2]. Jacoby GA, et al. AmpC beta-lactamases. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2009 Jan;22(1):161-82.

[3]. Balibar CJ, et al. cwrA, a gene that specifically responds to cell wall damage in Staphylococcus aureus. Microbiology. 2010 May;156(Pt 5):1372-83.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.02 g/mL at 25 °C
Boiling Point 34.6°C
Melting Point -116.3°C
Molecular Formula C12H19N3O5S
Molecular Weight 317.36
Flash Point <−30 °F
Exact Mass 317.104553
PSA 148.25000
LogP 0.18820
InChIKey GSOSVVULSKVSLQ-JJVRHELESA-N
SMILES CC(O)C1C(=O)N2C(C(=O)O)=C(SCCN=CN)CC12.O
Storage condition -20°C Freezer

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes F+,C,F
Risk Phrases R12:Extremely Flammable. R14/15:Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases . R19:May form explosive peroxides. R22:Harmful if swallowed. R34:Causes burns. R66:Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67:Vapors may cause
Safety Phrases S16-S26-S36/37/39-S43-S45-S7/8-S27
RIDADR UN 3399 4.3/PG 1
WGK Germany 1
Packaging Group I
Hazard Class 4.3

 Articles13

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Combined disc methods for the detection of KPC- and/or VIM-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae: improving reliability for the double carbapenemase producers.

Clin. Microbiol. Infect. 19(9) , E412-5, (2013)

Klebsiella pneumoniae strains co-producing klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) and verona integron-encoded metallo-beta-lactamase (VIM) are frequently isolated in Greece and have also occurred i...

Inhibitory Potential of Twenty Five Anti-tuberculosis Drugs on CYP Activities in Human Liver Microsomes.

Biol. Pharm. Bull. 38 , 1425-9, (2015)

The direct inhibitory potential of twenty five anti-tuberculosis drugs on eight CYP-specific reactions in human liver microsomes was investigated to predict in vivo drug-drug interactions (DDIs) from ...

Colistin and doripenem combinations against Pseudomonas aeruginosa: profiling the time course of synergistic killing and prevention of resistance.

J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 70 , 1434-42, (2015)

Colistin is an 'old' drug, which is being increasingly utilized due to limited therapeutic options. However, resistance emergence during monotherapy is concerning. Here, our objective was to optimize ...

 ImipenemBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis 850
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Enterococcus faecalis
External Id: CHEMBL679633
Name: Clearance of compound after iv administration of 20 mg/kg dose in rat
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL623695
Name: In vitro antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli 1850
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL679381
Name: In vitro antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli 1919
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL679383
Name: In vitro antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli 1850.
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL679385
Name: In vitro antibacterial activity against staphylococcus aureus smith
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Staphylococcus aureus
External Id: CHEMBL841568
Name: In vitro antibacterial activity against streptococcus pneumoniae 6301
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Streptococcus pneumoniae
External Id: CHEMBL840723
Name: Antibacterial activity against Clostridium perfringens 615E
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Clostridium perfringens
External Id: CHEMBL858493
Name: Antibacterial activity against permeable mutant Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2033E
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
External Id: CHEMBL770317
Name: In vitro antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus 753 (constitutive beta-...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Staphylococcus aureus
External Id: CHEMBL801154
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

1-Azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-3-[[2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl]thio]-7-oxo-, (5R,6S)-, hydrate (1:1)
(5R,6S)-3-((2-(Formimidoylamino)ethyl)thio)-6-((R)-1-hydroxyethyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid monohydrate
(5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-3-({2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl}sulfanyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-en-2-carbonsäurehydrat
(5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-3-({2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl}sulfanyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid hydrate (1:1)
Imipenem hydrate
N-Formimidoylthienamycin Monohydrate
MFCD08458212
Imipenem monohydrate
Imipenem, Monohydrate
EINECS 264-734-5
1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-3-[[2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl]thio]-7-oxo-, (5R,6S)-, monohydrate
acide (5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyéthyl]-3-({2-[(iminométhyl)amino]éthyl}sulfanyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ène-2-carboxylique hydrate
[5R-[5a,6a(R*)]]-6-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-[[2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl]thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid Monohydrate
(5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-3-({2-[(iminomethyl)amino]ethyl}sulfanyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid hydrate
Imipenem

 Imipenem | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of imipenem hydrate?
A: InChIKey of imipenem hydrate is GSOSVVULSKVSLQ-JJVRHELESA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of imipenem hydrate?
A: Molecular formula of imipenem hydrate is C12H19N3O5S.
Q: What is the molecular weight of imipenem hydrate?
A: Molecular weight of imipenem hydrate is 317.36.
Q: What is the CAS number of imipenem hydrate?
A: CAS number of imipenem hydrate is 74431-23-5.
Q: What is the melting point of imipenem hydrate?
A: Melting point of imipenem hydrate is -116.3°C.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of imipenem hydrate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of imipenem hydrate is 148.25000.
Q: What are the storage conditions for imipenem hydrate?
A: Storage conditions for imipenem hydrate: -20°C Freezer.
Q: What is the LogP of imipenem hydrate?
A: LogP of imipenem hydrate is 0.18820.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of imipenem hydrate?
A: SMILES notation of imipenem hydrate is CC(O)C1C(=O)N2C(C(=O)O)=C(SCCN=CN)CC12.O.
Q: What are the uses of imipenem hydrate?
A: Main uses of imipenem hydrate: Imipenem monohydrate, a member of the carbapenem class of antibiotics isolated from the soil organism Streptomyces cattleya[1], is an intravenous β-lactam antibiotic effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including several multi-drug resistant bacterial species. Imipenem acts as cell wall-targeting antibiotic[2][3].

 Imipenemfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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