Y0001015

Norfloxacin for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Norfloxacin, 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
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₁₈FN₃O₃
• CAS Number: 70458-96-7
• Molecular Weight: 319.33
• MDL number: MFCD00079532
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329831219
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: norfloxacin
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCN1C=C(C(O)=O)C(=O)c2cc(F)c(cc12)N3CCNCC3
• InChI: 1S/C16H18FN3O3/c1-2-19-9-11(16(22)23)15(21)10-7-12(17)14(8-13(10)19)20-5-3-18-4-6-20/h7-9,18H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,22,23)
• InChI key: OGJPXUAPXNRGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Norfloxacin for system suitability EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

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

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable