Desethylene Norfloxacin Hydrochloride

• CAT Number: C000130
• CAS Number: 1797116-86-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₆FN₃O₃ • HCl
• Molecular Weight: 329.75
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 7-[(2-Aminoethyl)amino]-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; Norfloxacin EP Impurity B
• Solubility: DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: Off-White to Yellow Solid
• Storage: 4°C, Hygroscopic

Desethylene Norfloxacin Hydrochloride (CAT: C000130) is a hydrochloride salt form of Desethylene Norfloxacin, also known as Norfloxacin EP Impurity B. This compound is a degradation intermediate that can be formed from Norfloxacin, which is a fluorinated quinolone antibacterial agent. Desethylene Norfloxacin is a related compound that may arise as a result of the breakdown or modification of Norfloxacin under certain conditions.

Reference

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