Levofloxacin, 98%, Thermo Scientific™

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.

This Thermo Scientific 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.

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

• CAS: 100986-85-4
• Color: White to Yellow
• Quantity: 1g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Molecular Formula: C18H20FN3O4
• MDL Number: MFCD00865049
• Beilstein: 7327015
• Boiling Point: 572°C
• Merck Index: 14,6771
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water or methanol. Soluble in glacial acetic acid or dichloromethane
• InChI Key: GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
• SMILES: CC1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 361.373
• PubChem CID: 149096
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63598
• Formula Weight: 361.37
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Levofloxacin

RUO – Research Use Only