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Cat Number: API177325132

Levofloxacin hydrochloride

CAS Number

177325-13-2

Description

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.

Molecular Formula

C18H21ClFN3O4

Molecular Weight

397.8

Smiles

Cl.C[C@H]1COC2C(N3CCN(C)CC3)C(F)CC3C2N1CC(C(O)=O)C3=O

Storage

Powder: -20℃ for 3 years. In solvent: -80℃ for 1 year.

Solubility Information

DMSO: 7.14 mg/mL (17.96 mM), Sonication is recommended.H2O: 100 mg/mL (251.38 mM)

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