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Meropenem trihydrate

SKU 64127817 CAS 119478-56-7 C17H25N3O5S·3H2O MW 437.51 Available on enquiry

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Meropenem trihydrate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the carbapenem class, used to treat severe bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This chemical has a CAS number of 119478-56-7, with the molecular formula C17H25N3O5S·3H2O and a molecular weight of 437.51. It must be stored between -15 to -20°C and carries a signal word of Warning. Molekula supplies Meropenem trihydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 64127817
CAS Number: 119478-56-7
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-carboxylic acid;trihydrate
Molecular Formula: C17H25N3O5S·3H2O
Molecular Weight: 437.51
Exact Mass: 437.1832
SMILES: C[C@@H]1[C@@H]2[C@H](C(=O)N2C(=C1S[C@H]3C[C@H](NC3)C(=O)N(C)C)C(=O)O)[C@@H](C)O.O.O.O
InChIKey: CTUAQTBUVLKNDJ-OBZXMJSBSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C17H25N3O5S.3H2O/c1-7-12-11(8(2)21)16(23)20(12)13(17(24)25)14(7)26-9-5-10(18-6-9)15(22)19(3)4;;;/h7-12,18,21H,5-6H2,1-4H3,(H,24,25);3*1H2/t7-,8-,9+,10+,11-,12-;;;/m1.../s1
PubChem CID: 441129

Synonyms

Meropenem (trihydrate) (Standard)
Meropenem Hydrate
Meropenem trihydrate CRS
Meropenem trihydrate, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Meropenem, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Meropenem, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Merrem (TN)

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Frequently asked questions

What is meropenem trihydrate used for?

Meropenem trihydrate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used primarily to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and intra-abdominal infections.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of meropenem trihydrate?

The chemical formula is **C17H25N3O5S·3H2O**, and the molecular weight is **437.51 g/mol**.

How should meropenem trihydrate be stored?

Store at **-15 to -20°C** to maintain stability and potency.

What grades or purities of meropenem trihydrate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade meropenem trihydrate**, meeting USP/EP/BP standards for research and development applications.

Can Molekula supply meropenem trihydrate in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide meropenem trihydrate in bulk, with quantities tailored to your research or production needs.

What documentation comes with an order of meropenem trihydrate?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.