MedKoo Cat#: 562875 | Name: Ertapenem
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Ertapenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic that exerts its bactericidal activity by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). It shows potent in vitro activity against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobes and anaerobes, including Escherichia coli (MIC90: 0.03–0.12 µg/mL), Klebsiella pneumoniae (MIC90: 0.06–0.12 µg/mL), Streptococcus pneumoniae (MIC90: 0.03–0.06 µg/mL), and Bacteroides fragilis (MIC90: 0.25–0.5 µg/mL). However, it lacks activity against non-fermenters such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter spp. due to poor binding affinity to their PBPs and active efflux. Ertapenem is highly stable to most β-lactamases, including extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), making it effective against many multidrug-resistant organisms. It is used clinically for complicated intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, community-acquired pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.

Chemical Structure

Ertapenem
Ertapenem
CAS#153832-46-3 (free acid)

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MedKoo Cat#: 562875

Name: Ertapenem

CAS#: 153832-46-3 (free acid)

Chemical Formula: C22H25N3O7S

Exact Mass: 475.1413

Molecular Weight: 475.51

Elemental Analysis: C, 55.57; H, 5.30; N, 8.84; O, 23.55; S, 6.74

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Synonym
Ertapenem; Invanz; MK-0826; MK 0826; MK0826;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
(4R,5S,6S)-3-[(3S,5S)-5-[(3-Carboxyphenyl)carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl]sulfanyl-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
InChi Key
JUZNIMUFDBIJCM-ANEDZVCMSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C22H25N3O7S/c1-9-16-15(10(2)26)20(28)25(16)17(22(31)32)18(9)33-13-7-14(23-8-13)19(27)24-12-5-3-4-11(6-12)21(29)30/h3-6,9-10,13-16,23,26H,7-8H2,1-2H3,(H,24,27)(H,29,30)(H,31,32)/t9-,10-,13+,14+,15-,16-/m1/s1
SMILES Code
O=C(C(N12)=C(S[C@@H]3CN[C@H](C(NC4=CC=CC(C(O)=O)=C4)=O)C3)[C@H](C)[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H](O)C)C1=O)O
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Product Data
Biological target:
Ertapenem (L-749345), a long-acting Carbapenem, is a β-lactam antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum.
In vitro activity:
The pharmacodynamic activity of ertapenem against MDR ESBL-producing E. coli, simulating free serum concentrations, is displayed in Table 2. Ertapenem T.MIC 98% (ertapenem MICs 0.25 mg/L) resulted in bactericidal (3 log10 killing) activity at 6, 12, 24 and 48 h against all six strains. With all six strains, rapid eradication of the organisms from the in vitro model (below the level of detection) occurred by the 2 h mark (data not shown), which was followed by slow regrowth of the majority of the strains (5 of 6) over 12, 24 and 48 h time points (despite re-dosing ertapenem at 24 h) (Table 2). Despite limited regrowth, ertapenem achieved a bactericidal effect against all strains at all tested time points over the 48 h study period (Table 2). The observed MICs for E. coli of ertapenem studied in the in vitro model did not change during the 48 h period, even for strains where minor regrowth occurred (Table 2). Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 Mar;61(3):643-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18238885/
In vivo activity:
No rat died or lost more than 20% of its body weight during the experiment. The adhesion scores of the groups were determined as median 2.5 (range: 1–3) in group 1, 11.4 (range: 6–15) in group 2, 4.67 (range: 1–6) in group 3, and 2.5 (range: 1–3) in group 4. The adhesion scores of the groups are shown in Figure 1. At the end of the antibiotic treatment, the decrease in the adhesion score was statistically significant (p<0.001). All the isolated microorganisms were identified as sensitive to ertapenem. Reference: Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2019 Sep;25(5):427-432. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31475323/

Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 475.51 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
Formulation protocol:
1. Zhanel GG, Baudry P, Vashisht V, Laing N, Noreddin AM, Hoban DJ. Pharmacodynamic activity of ertapenem versus multidrug-resistant genotypically characterized extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli using an in vitro model. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 Mar;61(3):643-6. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkm533. Epub 2008 Jan 31. PMID: 18238885. 2. Borbone S, Cascone C, Santagati M, Mezzatesta ML, Stefani S. Bactericidal activity of ertapenem against major intra-abdominal pathogens. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2006 Nov;28(5):396-401. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2006.07.018. Epub 2006 Oct 11. PMID: 17045463. 3. Göl Serin B, Köse Ş, Yilmaz O, Yildirim M, Akbulut I, Serin Senger S, Akkoçlu G, Diniz G, Serin S. An evaluation of the effect of ertapenem in rats with sepsis created by cecal ligation and puncture. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2019 Sep;25(5):427-432. English. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2018.26050. PMID: 31475323.
In vitro protocol:
1. Zhanel GG, Baudry P, Vashisht V, Laing N, Noreddin AM, Hoban DJ. Pharmacodynamic activity of ertapenem versus multidrug-resistant genotypically characterized extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli using an in vitro model. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 Mar;61(3):643-6. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkm533. Epub 2008 Jan 31. PMID: 18238885. 2. Borbone S, Cascone C, Santagati M, Mezzatesta ML, Stefani S. Bactericidal activity of ertapenem against major intra-abdominal pathogens. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2006 Nov;28(5):396-401. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2006.07.018. Epub 2006 Oct 11. PMID: 17045463.
In vivo protocol:
1. Göl Serin B, Köse Ş, Yilmaz O, Yildirim M, Akbulut I, Serin Senger S, Akkoçlu G, Diniz G, Serin S. An evaluation of the effect of ertapenem in rats with sepsis created by cecal ligation and puncture. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2019 Sep;25(5):427-432. English. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2018.26050. PMID: 31475323.
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