Norfloxacin

Application Notes

Norfloxacin is an antibacterial agent used to treat urinary tract infections.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Antibiotic

SKU	02155949-CF
Alternate Names	AM-715; Baccidal; 1,4-Dihydro-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)- 3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7- (1-piperazinyl)-3- quinolinecarboxylic acid; MK-366
Application Notes	Norfloxacin is an antibacterial agent used to treat urinary tract infections.
Base Catalog Number	155949
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Norfloxacin blocks DNA replication by interfering with an ATP-induced structural transition of DNA complexed with DNA gyrase (topoisomerase). Mode of action: inhibits bacterial DNA replication. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative bacteria; less effective against Gram-positive bacteria.
CAS #	70458-96-7
EC Number	274-614-4
Format	Powder
Melting Point	227-228 Â°C
Molecular Formula	C16H18FN3O3
Molecular Weight	319.336 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS Number	VB2005000
Solubility	<h5 class="minor-section-title">Water Solubility</h5>178000 mg/L
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.