Enrofloxacin
Enrofloxacin
Enrofloxacin is a synthetic antibacterial agent from the class of the fluoroquinolone carboxylic acid derivatives. It has antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
| CAS No.: | 93106-60-6 |
| Category: | Anthelmintic |
| Action & Use | Fluroquinolone antibacterial |
| Chemical Name: |
1-Cyclopropyl-7-(4-ethylpiperazin-1-yl)-6-fluoro- 4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid |
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Molecular Formula : |
C19H22FN3O3 |
| Shelf-life : |
Stable for five years under ambient conditions |
| Packing: | 25/50 Kg |
Specifications :
| Description | Pale yellowish or light yellow, crystalline powder. |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, slightly soluble in methanol. |
| Identification | As per USP |
| Loss on drying (In Vacuum oven) | NMT 1.0% |
| Sulphated ash | NMT 0.2% |
| Related substances by HPLC | As per USP |
| Assay by potentiometry (dried basis) | 98.5 - 101.5% |