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Levofloxacin hydrochloride(CAT: I030708) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. It exerts its antibacterial effects by interfering with the replication and transcription processes of bacterial DNA, ultimately leading to the inhibition of bacterial cell growth and division. Levofloxacin hydrochloride is commonly used in the treatment of various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
| Catalog Number | I030708 |
| CAS Number | 177325-13-2 |
| Synonyms | Levofloxacin hydrochloride, Levofloxacin HCl, S-(-)-Ofloxacin hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C18H21ClFN3O4 |
| Purity | 98% |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| Appearance | Solid powder |
| Storage | Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
| IUPAC Name | (S)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid hydrochloride |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H20FN3O4.ClH/c1-10-9-26-17-14-11(16(23)12(18(24)25)8-22(10)14)7-13(19)15(17)21-5-3-20(2)4-6-21;/h7-8,10H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3,(H,24,25);1H/t10-;/m0./s1 |
| InChIKey | CAOOISJXWZMLBN-PPHPATTJSA-N |
| SMILES | C[C@H]1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O.Cl |
| Reference | 1. Haffajee, A.D., et al. 1991. J. Periodont. Res. 26: 293-296. PMID: 1831856 |
