Description

6-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Phenyl-1-Oxa-2-Penem-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate belonging to the penem class of β-lactam compounds. This compound is critical for the research and development of novel antibiotics, offering a key structural scaffold for creating potent antibacterial agents. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and academic institutions focused on synthetic organic chemistry and antimicrobial drug discovery.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Antibiotic Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel penem and carbapenem antibiotics.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used in medicinal chemistry programs to develop new antibacterial agents with improved efficacy and spectrum of activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-value, specialized active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for preclinical and clinical studies.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a tool compound for studying β-lactamase inhibition mechanisms and bacterial resistance pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for synthetic methodology development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Phenyl-1-Oxa-2-Penem-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	132015-04-4
Molecular Formula	C14H15NO5
Molecular Weight	277.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-2-phenyl-1-oxa-2-penem-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Phenyl-1-oxa-2-penem-3-carboxylic acid, 6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-; Penem intermediate 132015-04-4; β-Lactam intermediate; 1-Oxa-2-penem derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Phenyl-1-Oxa-2-Penem-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions or an inert atmosphere to maintain stability. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.