Description
Norfloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which functions by inhibiting DNA gyrase. It is a synthetic chemotherapeutic antibacterial agent occasionally used to treat common as well as complicated urinary tract infections. It is approved for use in children older than one year of age. However, it is associated with a number of rare serious adverse reactions as well as spontaneous tendon ruptures and irreversible peripheral neuropathy.
Synonyms
Noroxin; Chibroxin; AM-715; MK-366; AM 715; MK 366; AM715; MK366; 1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; Baccidal; Barazan; Chibroxine; N-Desmethylpefloxacin; Sebercim; Zoroxin
IUPAC Name
1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-ylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H18FN3O3
Canonical SMILES
CCN1C=C(C(=O)C2=CC(=C(C=C21)N3CCNCC3)F)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H18FN3O3/c1-2-19-9-11(16(22)23)15(21)10-7-12(17)14(8-13(10)19)20-5-3-18-4-6-20/h7-9,18H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,22,23)
InChIKey
OGJPXUAPXNRGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
555.8±50.0°C (Predicted)
Solubility
Soluble in Acetone, Chloroform; Freely soluble in Water; Slightly soluble in DMSO, Methanol (Heated)
Appearance
Pale Yellow Solid
Application
Anti-bacterial agents; enzyme inhibitors; nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors
Storage
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere