Synonyms: 1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-piperazino-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid
Formula: C16H18FN3O3
Formula Weight: 319.33
CAS No.: 70458-96-7
Purity: ≥98% (TLC)
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Biochem/physiol Actions: Norfloxacin blocks DNA replication by interfering with an ATP-induced structural transition of DNA complexed with DNA gyrase (topoisomerase).
Mode of action: inhibits bacterial DNA replication
Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative bacteria; less effective against Gram-positive bacteria
Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2
rat ... Gabra1
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
Suitability: suitable for 1694 per US EPA