Imipenem Monohydrate Powder

High-Purity Carbapenem Antibiotic for Microbiology Research

Catalog Number: ASA-2012
CAS Number: 74431-23-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₉N₃O₅S
Molecular Weight: 317.36 g/mol
HS Code: 2941.90 — Antibiotics

Product Overview

Imipenem Monohydrate is a broad-spectrum carbapenem β-lactam antibiotic widely used in microbiology and antimicrobial research. It exhibits potent activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.

Imipenem functions by inhibiting penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), enzymes essential for bacterial cell wall synthesis. By disrupting peptidoglycan cross-linking, the compound weakens bacterial cell walls and ultimately causes cell lysis.

Ausamics Imipenem Monohydrate is supplied as a high-purity laboratory reagent suitable for microbiology research, antibiotic resistance studies, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Key Features

• High-purity carbapenem antibiotic
• Broad-spectrum antibacterial activity
• Active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms
• Suitable for microbiology and antimicrobial research
• Consistent batch-to-batch laboratory quality
• Reliable reagent for experimental workflows

Applications

Imipenem Monohydrate is commonly used in:

• Microbiology and bacteriology research
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Antibiotic resistance and mechanism studies
• Pharmaceutical and biomedical research
• Laboratory culture experiments
• Drug discovery and antimicrobial screening

Technical Specifications

Mechanism of Action

Imipenem belongs to the carbapenem class of β-lactam antibiotics and exerts its antimicrobial activity by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). These enzymes are responsible for cross-linking peptidoglycan chains during bacterial cell wall synthesis.

By inhibiting PBPs, Imipenem disrupts cell wall formation, resulting in bacterial cell wall destabilization and cell death.

Spectrum of Activity

Imipenem demonstrates activity against a wide range of microorganisms including:

• Gram-positive bacteria
• Gram-negative bacteria
• Aerobic microorganisms
• Anaerobic microorganisms

Representative organisms include:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Enterococcus species
• Staphylococcus species
• Streptococcus species
• Enterobacteriaceae family

Synonyms

• Imipenem hydrate
• Imipenem antibiotic
• Carbapenem antibiotic Imipenem

Storage & Stability

Store the product at 2–8 °C in a tightly closed container.
Protect from moisture, heat, and direct light to maintain product stability.

Safety Information

This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research use only.

Not intended for:

• Human use
• Veterinary use
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Food or cosmetic applications

Please consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling.

Documentation

Available upon request or with shipment:

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Shipping

Orders are typically dispatched within 1 business day from our Australian facility.
Products are carefully packaged to ensure safe domestic and international delivery.

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