Ofloxacin
SIGMA/O8757 - fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Synonym: Dextrofloxacin
CAS Number: 82419-36-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H20FN3O4
Molecular Weight: 361.37
MDL Number: MFCD00226105
Linear Formula: C18H20FN3O4
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |
| mycobacteria | |
| biological source | synthetic |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C18H20FN3O4/c1-10-9-26 |
| InChI key | GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mode of action | DNA synthesis | interferes |
| enzyme | inhibits | |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | FC1=C(C3=[c]4[n](cc([c]([ |
| solubility | 1 M NaOH: soluble 50 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Ofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. It is a nalidixic acid analog. It is given to patients before undergoing retinal reattachment surgery. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which haults DNA replication and cell division. Ofloxacin has been shown to convert LytA from the inactive E-form to the active C-form. It is a chiral molecule that inhibits pneumococcal cell wall-degrading virulence factors. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: fluoroquinolone |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Packaging: | 1, 10 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 51282956 |

