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Enoxacin

Catalog No. AAJ6191203
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Description

A quinolone antibacteral agent which acts on DNA gyrase | CAS: 74011-58-8 | C15H17FN4O3 | 320.324 g/mol

Enoxacin is an antibacterial agent used in the treatment of gastro enteritis including infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea and urinary tract infections. It is a bactericidal and its mode of action depends on blocking of bacterial DNA replication by binding itself to an enzyme called DNA gyrase.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Enoxacin is an antibacterial agent used in the treatment of gastro enteritis including infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea and urinary tract infections. It is a bactericidal and its mode of action depends on blocking of bacterial DNA replication by binding itself to an enzyme called DNA gyrase.

Solubility
50 mg/ml in 1 M NaOHSlightly soluble in sodium hydroxide, dimethyl sulfoxide, chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 74011-58-8
Molecular Formula C15H17FN4O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 320.324
MDL Number MFCD00133308
InChI Key IDYZIJYBMGIQMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym Penetrex™ The Clorox Company; Bactidan
PubChem CID 3229
ChEBI CHEBI:157175
IUPAC Name 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid
SMILES CCN1C=C(C(=O)C2=CC(=C(N=C21)N3CCNCC3)F)C(=O)O

Specifications

Type Enoxacin
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Melting Point 220°C to 224°C
Color White to Yellow
Quantity 1 g
Merck Index 14,3587
Solubility Information 50mg/ml in 1 M NaOHSlightly soluble in sodium hydroxide,dimethyl sulfoxide,chloroform and methanol; Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 320.32
Chemical Name or Material Enoxacin

Safety and Handling

RTECSNumber QN2800000
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Keep cold
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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