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Imipenem (CAS 64221-86-9) is a broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem class. It is widely used for the treatment of severe bacterial infections. Imipenem exerts its antimicrobial activity by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against a diverse range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Often administered in combination with cilastatin to prevent enzymatic degradation, imipenem demonstrates high efficacy against multidrug-resistant strains.
| Catalog Number | I048016 |
| CAS Number | 64221-86-9 |
| Synonyms | N-Formimidoylthienamycin |
| Molecular Formula | C12H17N3O4S |
| Purity | 98% |
| Target | Beta-lactamase activityPenicillin-binding protein 2 |
| Target Protein | ZSKVGTPCRGIANV-ZXFLCMHBSA-N |
| Appearance | Solid |
| IUPAC Name | (5R,6S)-3-[2-(aminomethylideneamino)ethylsulfanyl]-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H17N3O4S/c1-6(16)9-7-4-8(20-3-2-14-5-13)10(12(18)19)15(7)11(9)17/h5-7,9,16H,2-4H2,1H3,(H2,13,14)(H,18,19)/t6-,7-,9-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | ZSKVGTPCRGIANV-ZXFLCMHBSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C1C2CC(=C(N2C1=O)C(=O)O)SCCN=CN)O |
