Category:
Other Reagent
CAS NO:
/
Standard:
/,
Piperacillin Open-Ring Methyl Ester is a hydrolytic degradation product of the broad-spectrum antibiotic piperacillin. It serves as a critical reference standard for stability-indicating methods in pharmaceutical analysis. The compound features an open beta-lactam ring structure, confirming loss of antibacterial activity. Molecular Formula: C21H24N4O8S; CAS No.: 68907-50-2.
This metabolite lacks therapeutic efficacy and must not be used clinically. Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent further oxidation. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid inhalation of dust particles during weighing operations.