Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin ((-) -Ofloxacin) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity[1][2][3][4][5].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[100986-85-4]
Product Name Alternative
(-) -Ofloxacin
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H317, H334, H361, H362
Target
Antibiotic; Bacterial; DNA/RNA Synthesis; Orthopoxvirus; Topoisomerase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Infection; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Levofloxacin.html
Purity
99.96
Solubility
DMSO : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 5 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(C(C1=O)=CN2[C@@H](C)COC3=C(N4CCN(C)CC4)C(F)=CC1=C23)O
Molecular Formula
C18H20FN3O4
Molecular Weight
361.37
Precautions
H302, H317, H334, H361, H362
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Quinolone; Topoisomerase
Citation 01
Available Sizes
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