Levofloxacin hydrate
Levofloxacin hydrate is the active L-isomer of ofloxacin, a third-generation fluorofluroquinolone antibiotic. It exerts its broad-spectrum antibacterial effect by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, thereby disrupting DNA replication. This compound is widely used in research applications for studying bacterial infections and antibiotic mechanisms in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
138199-71-0
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Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.26% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:10 mg/mL (27 mM) ; H2O:5 mg/mL (13.5 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (135 mM) ; Methanol:10 mM
Smiles
O.C[C@H]1COc2c (N3CCN (C) CC3) c (F) cc3c2n1cc (C (O) =O) c3=O.C[C@H]1COc2c (N3CCN (C) CC3) c (F) cc3c2n1cc (C (O) =O) c3=O
Molecular Formula
C18H20FN3O4·1/2H2O
Molecular Weight
370.38
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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