Levofloxacin hydrochloride

Levofloxacin hydrochloride

AT8747

CAS 177325-13-2

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$31.00

$31.00 per g

Overview

Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic and optically active L-isomer of ofloxacin with antibacterial activity. Levofloxacin diffuses through the bacterial cell wall and acts by inhibiting DNA gyrase (bacterial topoisomerase II), an enzyme required for DNA replication, RNA transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA. Inhibition of DNA gyrase activity leads to blockage of bacterial cell growth.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC18H21ClFN3O4
Molecular Weight397.8
CAS Numbers177325-13-2
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeCl.C[C@H]1COc2c(N3CCN(C)CC3)c(F)cc3c2n1cc(C(O)=O)c3=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Schmitz FJ, et al. J Antimicrob ChemOthers. 1998 Apr;41[4] 481-4.