Ofloxacin

SKU: orb1310184

Description

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, disrupting DNA replication and causing cell death. It is widely used in research for studying antibacterial mechanisms and efficacy in both in vitro susceptibility assays and in vivo infection models.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 82419-36-1
• MW: 361.3675
• Purity: 99.87% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄
• SMILES: CC1COC2=C(N3CCN(C)CC3)C(F)=CC3=C2N1C=C(C(O)=O)C3=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Antibacterial,Antibiotic,Topoisomerase,Virus Protease
• Solubility: DMSO:3.62 mg/mL (10.02 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Topo, Tarivid, DL8280, DL-8280, DL 8280, Bacterial, Antibiotic, inhibit, Ofloxacin, Oxaldin, Orthopoxvirus, Inhibitor, Hoe280, Hoe-280, Hoe 280, Endogenous Metabolite, Floxin

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

4583