Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin is a second generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic that exhibits antibacterial activity against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Ciprofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18852110
| Cas No. |
85721-33-1 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Formula |
C17H18FN3O3 |
| Formula Wt. |
331.34 |
| Chemical Name |
1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1- piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid |
| IUPAC Name |
1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-ylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid |
| Synonym |
Bay q 3939 |
| Melting Point |
255-257°C(dec.) |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water. Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid. Soluble in hot DMSO or hot methanol. |
| Appearance |
White Crystalline Powder |
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