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.
| Cas No. | 86393-32-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C17H18FN3O3 • HCl • H2O |
| Formula Wt. | 385.82 |
| Chemical Name | 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3- quinolinecarboxylic acid monohydrochloride |
| IUPAC Name | 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-ylquinoline-3-carboxylicacid;hydrate;hydrochloride |
| Synonym | CiproR; Ciflan; Floxacipron; Proxacin |
| Melting Point | 314-324°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (3.5 g/100 ml), ethanol (1.6 mg/ml).Reconstitute with suitable solvent. Aliquot and store at -20°C. Solutions should be protected from light. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | C3263 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | C3263 Info Sheet PDF |
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