Meropenem

Name: Meropenem
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003932

About Meropenem

Meropenem (CAS 119478-56-7) is an antibacterial API offered by Vaqora Chemicals (IP/BP/USP grade) with a typical assay of 99.0%. With the molecular formula C17H31N3O8S, it has a molar mass of 437.5 g/mol. It is also known as Meropenem trihydrate or Meropenem Hydrate.

In its supplied form it is a white or off-white powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Meropenem in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Meropenem
Catalogue No.	VQ-003932
CAS Number	119478-56-7
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;trihydrate
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₃₁N₃O₈S
Molecular weight	437.5 g/mol
Exact mass	437.1832
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	99.0%
HSN code	2941
InChIKey	CTUAQTBUVLKNDJ-OBZXMJSBSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H]1[C@@H]2[C@H](C(=O)N2C(=C1S[C@H]3C[C@H](NC3)C(=O)N(C)C)C(=O)O)[C@@H](C)O.O.O.O
PubChem CID	441129

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White or off-white powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 10
TPSA	138 Å²
Synonyms	Meropenem trihydrate, Meropenem Hydrate, Meropenem (trihydrate), Meropenem (USP), Merrem (TN), Meropenem trihydrate CRS, Meropenem hydrate (JP18), Meropenem trihydrate, 97%, MSK7026W, Meropenem (trihydrate) (Standard), EX-A4944, Meropenem trihydrate, VETRANAL(TM), analytical standard

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Meropenem?

The CAS Registry Number of Meropenem is 119478-56-7. It is also known as Meropenem trihydrate, Meropenem Hydrate, Meropenem (trihydrate).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Meropenem?

Meropenem has the molecular formula C17H31N3O8S and a molecular weight of 437.5 g/mol.

What is Meropenem used for?

Meropenem is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Meropenem. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Meropenem can I order?

We supply Meropenem in IP/BP/USP (99.0%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Meropenem?

Yes. Every lot of Meropenem is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Meropenem be shipped internationally?

Yes. Meropenem is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.