Piperacillin is a semisynthetic penicillin. Piperacillin has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive (Gram+) and Gram-negative (Gram+) aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Compared to other penicillins, piperacillin displays greater activity against beta-lactamase-producing organisms.

Physicochemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C23H27N5O7S
Molecular Weight	517.55
Exact Mass	517.163
CAS #	61477-96-1
Related CAS #	Piperacillin sodium;59703-84-3;Piperacillin-d5
PubChem CID	43672
Appearance	White to off-white solid powder
Density	1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Melting Point	139-140ºC
Index of Refraction	1.678
LogP	1.88
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	8
Rotatable Bond Count	6
Heavy Atom Count	36
Complexity	982
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	4
SMILES	CCN1CCN(C(=O)C1=O)C(=O)N[C@H](C2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)N[C@H]3[C@@H]4N(C3=O)[C@H](C(S4)(C)C)C(=O)O
InChi Key	IVBHGBMCVLDMKU-GXNBUGAJSA-N
InChi Code	InChI=1S/C23H27N5O7S/c1-4-26-10-11-27(19(32)18(26)31)22(35)25-13(12-8-6-5-7-9-12)16(29)24-14-17(30)28-15(21(33)34)23(2,3)36-20(14)28/h5-9,13-15,20H,4,10-11H2,1-3H3,(H,24,29)(H,25,35)(H,33,34)/t13-,14-,15+,20-/m1/s1
Chemical Name	(2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-2-[(4-ethyl-2,3-dioxopiperazine-1-carbonyl)amino]-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
HS Tariff Code	2934.99.9001
Storage	Powder-20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Shipping Condition	Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Biological Activity

Targets	β-lactam
ADME/Pharmacokinetics	Absorption, Distribution and Excretion Not absorbed following oral administration. As with other penicillins, PIPRACIL is eliminated primarily by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion; it is excreted rapidly as unchanged drug in high concentrations in the urine. Because PIPRACIL is excreted by the biliary route as well as by the renal route, it can be used safely in appropriate dosage in patients with severely restricted kidney function. 101 mL/kg [intravenous administration of 50 mg/kg (5-minute infusion) in neonates] 32 - 41 mL/min/1.73 m2 124 - 160 mL/min/1.73 m2 [older pediatric patients] Metabolism / Metabolites Largely not metabolized. Biological Half-Life 36-72 minutes
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics	Hepatotoxicity Patients on intravenous piperacillin may have transient and mild-to-moderate serum aminotransferase elevations in up to 12% of patients, but these are of little clinical significance and not more common than with comparative parenteral antibiotics. Hepatic injury was more commonly reported with mezlocillin, a related extended spectrum ureidopenicillin which has been withdrawn from use. Rare instances of idiosyncratic liver injury have been reported in persons receiving piperacillin. The liver injury is typically cholestatic arising within 1 to 6 weeks of starting therapy. The injury can be severe, but is generally self-limited once piperacillin is stopped. The features of the hepatotoxicity resemble those of other penicillins. The cholestatic hepatitis caused by piperacillin and other penicillins can be prolonged and lead to persistent cholestasis (vanishing bile duct syndrome) or persistent elevations in serum alkaline phosphatase suggestive of partial bile duct loss. Most cases of liver injury related to piperacillin are linked to the combination of piperacillin with the beta-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam (Zosyn and generics), which is more commonly used than piperacillin alone. Likelihood score: B (known rare cause of clinically apparent liver injury). Effects During Pregnancy and Lactation ◉ Summary of Use during Lactation Limited information indicates that piperacillin produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Piperacillin is acceptable in nursing mothers. ◉ Effects in Breastfed Infants Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. ◉ Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References	[1]. B. Holmes, et al. A Review of its Antibacterial Activity, Pharmacokinetic Properties and Therapeutic Use.
Additional Infomation	Piperacillin is a penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a 2-[(4-ethyl-2,3-dioxopiperazin-1-yl)carboxamido]-2-phenylacetamido group. It has a role as an antibacterial drug. It is a penicillin and a penicillin allergen. It is a conjugate acid of a piperacillin(1-). Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, ampicillin derived ureidopenicillin antibiotic proposed for pseudomonas infections. It is also used in combination with other antibiotics. Piperacillin anhydrous is a Penicillin-class Antibacterial. Piperacillin is an extended spectrum ureidopenicillin and is used to treat moderate-to-severe infections due to susceptible organisms. Piperacillin has been linked with idiosyncratic liver injury, but only rarely and in isolated case reports. Piperacillin has been reported in Apis cerana with data available. Piperacillin Anhydrous is the anhydrous form of piperacillin, a broad-spectrum semisynthetic ureidopenicillin antibiotic. Piperacillin binds to penicillin binding proteins (PBP) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall, thereby interfering with the cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains necessary for bacterial cell wall strength and rigidity. As a result, cell wall synthesis is interrupted leading to a weakened cell wall and eventually cell lysis. Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum semisynthetic, ampicillin-derived ureidopenicillin antibiotic. Piperacillin binds to penicillin binding proteins (PBP), the enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of peptidoglycan, a critical component of the bacterial cell wall. This blockade leads to the interruption of cell wall synthesis, consequently, leading to bacterial cell growth inhibition and cell lysis. Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, AMPICILLIN derived ureidopenicillin antibiotic proposed for PSEUDOMONAS infections. It is also used in combination with other antibiotics. See also: Piperacillin Sodium (annotation moved to). Drug Indication For the treatment of polymicrobial infections. Mechanism of Action By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, Piperacillin inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that Piperacillin interferes with an autolysin inhibitor.

Solubility Data

Solubility (In Vitro)

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (193.22 mM)

Solubility (In Vivo)

Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.83 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.83 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly. Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.83 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)

Preparing Stock Solutions		1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
	1 mM	1.9322 mL	9.6609 mL	19.3218 mL
	5 mM	0.3864 mL	1.9322 mL	3.8644 mL
	10 mM	0.1932 mL	0.9661 mL	1.9322 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.