Description

Ritipenemacoxil CAS NO 87238-52-6 is a synthetic carbapenem antibiotic, representing a significant class of β-lactam antimicrobial agents. This compound is valued for its broad-spectrum activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including many resistant strains. It is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical research and development for the synthesis of advanced antibacterial agents and serves as a critical intermediate for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel carbapenem antibiotic APIs.
• Antimicrobial Research: Used in biochemical and microbiological research to study bacterial resistance mechanisms and develop new therapeutic agents.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Preclinical Development: Employed in the formulation and testing stages of new antibacterial drug candidates.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile synthon for medicinal chemists to create derivatives with modified pharmacological profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ritipenemacoxil
CAS No.	87238-52-6
Molecular Formula	C16H25N5O7S2
Molecular Weight	463.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Ritipenem Acoxil; (5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-3-[[(3S,5S)-5-[(sulfamoylamino)methyl]-3-pyrrolidinyl]thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid Acoxil Ester; Ritipenem Pivaloyloxymethyl Ester; SUN-5555; FCE-22891; Ritipenemacoxilum; Ritipenem Acoxil Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ritipenemacoxil is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents are available upon request.

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 must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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