Oxolinic acid is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is used in plants and veterinary medicine; it’s antibacterial efficacy stems from inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. When combined with metals such as ruthenium, manganese, nickel, or zinc, the metal-oxolinic acid complex intercalates with DNA. Additionally, oxolinic acid may lower the threshold for induction of seizure through activation of excitatory amino acid receptors.
| Cas No. | 14698-29-4 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C13H11NO5 |
| Formula Wt. | 261.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-ethyl-8-oxo-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]quinoline-7-carboxylic acid |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | O9458 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | O9458 Info Sheet PDF |
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