Meropenem (Synonyms: SM 7338)

Name: Meropenem
Brand: MedChemExpress
SKU: HY-13678
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Cat. No.: HY-13678 Purity: 99.68%: Data Sheet
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Meropenem (SM 7338) is a carbapenem antibiotic with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. Meropenem has activity against susceptible and resistant N. gonorrhoeae (MIC value of 0.02-0.06 mg/mL), H. influenzae (MIC value of 0.03-0.12 mg/mL), and H. ducreyi (MIC value of 0.015-0.12 mg/mL).

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CAS No. : 96036-03-2

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: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: mLife. 2025 Apr 15;4(2):155-168. [Abstract]; Treatment of wild-type BCG with the ClpP-targeting compound GDI-5755 and Ethambutol (ETH) or Meropenem (MPM) significantly reduced the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of each drug.

: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: BMC Microbiol. 2025 Apr 29;25(1):257. [Abstract]; To evaluate the influence of various concentrations of xylose on the antimicrobial susceptibility of K. pneumoniae, the MIC values of K. pneumoniaetoward commonly used antibiotics, including Meropenem, Gentamicin, and Ceftriaxone, were determined after xylose exposure at various concentrations.

: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Emerg Microbes Infect. 2024 Dec;13(1):2321981. [Abstract]; Antibacterial activity of AMXT-1501 against K. pneumoniae, an ESBL-producing E. coli, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae E. coli detected by time-killing assays; compared with meropenem or tigecycline (final concentration at 8× MIC); The dashed lines indicated the limit of detection of time-killing assays. Antibacterial activity of AMXT-1501 against abdominal infected with E. coli ECO2219 (n = 15/group); compared with TIG.

: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Microorganisms. 2024 Mar 13;12(3):575.; Percentages of E. coli strains showing antimicrobial resistance to different antimicrobial agents. AMP, Ampicillin; CAZ, Ceftazidime; IPM, Imipenem; MRP, Meropenem; GEN, Gentamicin; OFX, Ofloxacin; SXT, Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole; TET, Tetracycline; TGC, Tigecycline; CL, Colistin; FFC, Florfenicol.

: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 27;10(2):ofad038.; Ceftazidime-avibactam, Meropenem, and Imipenem were the most active β-lactam agents tested against 2663 ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates that were carbapenem susceptible

: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nat Commun. 2022 Mar 2;13(1):1116. [Abstract]; Resistance rates of Escherichia coli isolates from farms in different provinces of mainland China to different classes of antibiotics, including Meropenem.

: Meropenem purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2020 Jul 1;75(7):1850-1858. [Abstract]; The cumulative MIC distributions of Cefepime/Taniborbactam, Ceftazidime/Avibactam and comparator Meropenem for 500 tested isolates. The MICs of cefepime and Cefepime/Taniborbactam shown in the figure were tested by the broth microdilution method. The MICs of Meropenem shown in the figure were tested by the agar dilution method. SS, susceptible to all tested β-lactams. SS-P. aeruginosa, meropenem-susceptible P. aeruginosa. Nine IMP producers included three blaIMP-producing P. aeruginosa.

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Description

IC₅₀ & Target

β-lactam

In Vitro

Meropenem is intrinsically stable to dehydropeptidase-1 (DHP-1) degradation and Meropenem acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to and inactivating penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Meropenem possesses broad-spectrum in vitro activity, which includes activity against many Gram-positive, Gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria; Meropenem lacks activity against Enterococcus faecium, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia^[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

Meropenem (60 mg/kg; intraperitoneal injection; once; SD rats) treatment significantly reduces the incidence of pancreatic infection^[3].

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Animal Model:	Male Sprague-Dawley rats (250-350 g) induced acute necrotizing pancreatitis^[3]
Dosage:	60 mg/kg
Administration:	Intraperitoneal injection; once
Result:	Significantly reduced the incidence of pancreatic infection.

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Molecular Weight

383.46

Formula

C₁₇H₂₅N₃O₅S

CAS No.

96036-03-2

Appearance

Solid

Color

Off-white to light yellow

SMILES

O=C(C(N12)=C(S[C@@H]3CN[C@H](C(N(C)C)=O)C3)[C@H](C)[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H](O)C)C1=O)O

Structure Classification

Initial Source

Microorganisms

aerobes and anaerobes

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Powder	-20°C	3 years
	4°C	2 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (260.78 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H₂O : 16.67 mg/mL (43.47 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)

Preparing
Stock Solutions

Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg

1 mM	2.6078 mL	13.0392 mL	26.0783 mL
5 mM	0.5216 mL	2.6078 mL	5.2157 mL
10 mM	0.2608 mL	1.3039 mL	2.6078 mL

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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.52 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.52 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.52 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.

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Purity: 99.68%

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References

[1]. L Slaney, et al. In-vitro activity of meropenem against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Haemophilus influenzae and H. ducreyi from Canada and Kenya. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1989 Sep;24 Suppl A:183-6. [Content Brief]

[2]. George G Zhanel, et al. Comparative review of the carbapenems. Drugs. 2007;67(7):1027-52. [Content Brief]

[3]. Umit Ateskan, et al. Deferoxamine and meropenem combination therapy in experimental acute pancreatitis. Pancreas. 2003 Oct;27(3):247-52. [Content Brief]

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg

H₂O / DMSO	1 mM	2.6078 mL	13.0392 mL	26.0783 mL	65.1958 mL
	5 mM	0.5216 mL	2.6078 mL	5.2157 mL	13.0392 mL
	10 mM	0.2608 mL	1.3039 mL	2.6078 mL	6.5196 mL
	15 mM	0.1739 mL	0.8693 mL	1.7386 mL	4.3464 mL
	20 mM	0.1304 mL	0.6520 mL	1.3039 mL	3.2598 mL
	25 mM	0.1043 mL	0.5216 mL	1.0431 mL	2.6078 mL
	30 mM	0.0869 mL	0.4346 mL	0.8693 mL	2.1732 mL
	40 mM	0.0652 mL	0.3260 mL	0.6520 mL	1.6299 mL
DMSO	50 mM	0.0522 mL	0.2608 mL	0.5216 mL	1.3039 mL
	60 mM	0.0435 mL	0.2173 mL	0.4346 mL	1.0866 mL
	80 mM	0.0326 mL	0.1630 mL	0.3260 mL	0.8149 mL
	100 mM	0.0261 mL	0.1304 mL	0.2608 mL	0.6520 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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