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Norfloxacin, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J6265203
Description
It finds it application as a fluorinated quinolone antibacterial. It is clinically used to treat urinary tract infections and prostatitis. In neutrophils from cirrhotic subjects, norfloxacin increases expression of IL-10 and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) and decreases expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, when complexed with gold(III), norfloxacin binds DNA and inhibits cellular proliferation in several cancer cell lines.
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.
SolubilitySoluble in acetic acid. Also soluble in acetone or cloroform. Slightly soluble in water
Notes
Store away from heat and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Keep it refrigerated.
Specifications
Norfloxacin | |
Powder | |
220°C to 221°C | |
MFCD00079532 | |
Baccidal; Sebercim | |
OGJPXUAPXNRGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-ylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid | |
4539 | |
319.33 | |
1 g |
Norfloxacin | |
70458-96-7 | |
C16H18FN3O3 | |
14,6700 | |
Soluble in acetic acid; Also soluble in acetone or cloroform; Slightly soluble in water | |
CCN1C=C(C(=O)C2=CC(=C(C=C21)N3CCNCC3)F)C(=O)O | |
319.336 | |
CHEBI:100246 | |
White to Yellow |
Chemical Identifiers
70458-96-7 | |
319.336 | |
OGJPXUAPXNRGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
4539 | |
1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-ylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid |
C16H18FN3O3 | |
MFCD00079532 | |
Baccidal; Sebercim | |
CHEBI:100246 | |
CCN1C=C(C(=O)C2=CC(=C(C=C21)N3CCNCC3)F)C(=O)O |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 274-614-4
RTECSNumber : VB5005000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only