Levofloxacin, 98%

Description

Broad-spectrum antibiotic used in pharmacokinetic , antibiotic resistance, and resistance prevention studies. Levofloxacin is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits DNA gyrase (type II topoisomerase) and topoisomerase IV, thereby inhibiting cell division. | CAS: 100986-85-4 | C18H20FN3O4 | 361.373 g/mol

Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in pharmacokinetic , antibiotic resistance , and resistance prevention studies. Levofloxacin is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits DNA gyrase (type II topoisomerase) and topoisomerase IV, thereby inhibiting cell division.

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
Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in pharmacokinetic , antibiotic resistance , and resistance prevention studies. Levofloxacin is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits DNA gyrase (type II topoisomerase) and topoisomerase IV, thereby inhibiting cell division.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water or methanol. Soluble in glacial acetic acid or dichloromethane

Notes
Research Use only: Not intended for animal or human diagnostic or therapeutic use.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100986-85-4
• Molecular Formula: C18H20FN3O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 361.373
• MDL Number: MFCD00865049
• InChI Key: GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
• PubChem CID: 149096
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63598
• SMILES: CC1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O

• Type: Levofloxacin
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 218°C to 227°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Quantity: 1 g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Boiling Point: 572°C
• Beilstein: 7327015
• Merck Index: 14,6771
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water or methanol. Soluble in glacial acetic acid or dichloromethane
• Formula Weight: 361.37
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Levofloxacin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H317-H334
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H302-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P341-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
RTECSNumber	UU8815550
TSCA	No
storageNote1	2° to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only