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Levofloxacin, 98%
Description
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.
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
Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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