Synonyms: (4R,5S,6S)-3-[(3S,5S)-5-[(3-carboxyphenyl)carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl]sulfanyl-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid sodium; ZD-443 sodium
Molecular Formula: C22H24N3O7S · Na
Molecular Weight: 497.5
Linear Structural Formula: C22H24N3O7S · Na
Purity: >=90% (HPLC)
Storage: -70C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Ertapenem is a broad spectrum carbopenem antibiotic. Ertapenem is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Ertapenem shows an extended duration of action in vivo due to its reversible binding to serum protein.