Sarafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase. Sarafloxacin displays antibacterial activity against Mycobacterium, Escherichia, and several other bacteria. This compound is most often used in livestock, particularly poultry.
| Cas No. | 91296-87-6 |
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| Purity | ≥91% |
| Formula | C20H17F2N3O3 • HCl |
| Formula Wt. | 421.83 |
| Chemical Name | 6-Fluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid hydrochloride |
| IUPAC Name | 6-fluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-ylquinoline-3-carboxylicacid;hydrochloride |
| Synonym | Abbott 56620; Sarafloxacin monohydrochloride |
| Melting Point | >275°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Appearance | White to light yellow powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | S0170 Info Sheet PDF |
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Chansiripornchai N, Sasipreeyajan J. Efficacy of sarafloxacin in broilers after experimental infection with Escherichia coli. Vet Res Commun. 2002 Jun;26(4):255-62. PMID: 12184496.
Wang C, Ewing M, Aarabi SY. In vitro susceptibility of avian mycoplasmas to enrofloxacin, sarafloxacin, tylosin, and oxytetracycline. Avian Dis. 2001 Apr-Jun;45(2):456-60. PMID: 11417828.
