CAS No. 96036-03-2

Batch: Purity:99.08
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Meropenem Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Meropenem product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

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
CAS Number 96036-03-2
Molecular Formula

C17H25N3O5S
Molecular Weight (MW) 383.46
SMILES CC1C2C(C(=O)N2C(=C1SC3CC(NC3)C(=O)N(C)C)C(=O)O)C(C)O
InChIKey DMJNNHOOLUXYBV-PQTSNVLCSA-N

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Biological Activity

Meropenem is a carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic that targets penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). By binding to essential PBPs, including PBP 2 and PBP 3, meropenem inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking during bacterial cell wall synthesis. This disruption impairs cell wall structural integrity, leading to osmotic lysis and cell death across a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
Water 77 mg/mL
DMSO Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.