Ciprofloxacin is a fluorinated quinolone antibacterial agent which is highly effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria and mycoplasma.
Ciprofloxacin is most commonly used to treat infections of the skin, bone, sinus, lung, abdomen, and bladder. It can also be used to treat some sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, ciprofloxacin can be used after exposure to inhalation anthrax to reduce the chance of developing an infection.
During the proliferation phase of a bacterium a segmental twisting and untwisting of the chromosomes take place. An enzyme called DNA gyrase plays a decisive part in this process. Ciprofloxacin inhibits this DNA gyrase in a way that arrests the bacterial metabolism, since vital information can no longer be read from the bacterial chromosome. Ultimately it affects DNA replication & Cell division.
Key Applications: Fluorinated quinolone antibacterial agent
Application Areas: Antibiotic
Product Type: Biochemicals
Chemical Class: Antibiotics
Density: 0.2-0.7 g/mL(Lit.)
Melting Point: 313 - 322°C
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
pH: 3.7 (2% aqueous solution,Lit.)
Detection Method: FTIR
Solubility: Stock solutions can be prepared in water or 0.1 M NaOH (1 - 10 mg/mL).
Storage & Handling: Store at +4°C.