| Description | Imipenem monohydrate (Imipenem) is a broad-spectrum, semi-synthetic beta-lactam carbapenem derived from thienamycin, produced by Streptomyces cattleya. |
| Synonyms | N-Formimidoyl thienamycin monohydrate, 亚胺培南, Imipenem, 亚胺培南一水物 |
| molecular weight | 317.36 |
| Molecular formula | C12H19N3O5S |
| CAS | 74431-23-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 6.67 mg/mL (21.02 mM; Need ultrasonic) DMSO: < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) |
| References | 1. Pichardo C, et al. Antimicrob Agents ChemOthers. 2005 Aug;49(8):3311-6. |