Difluoxacin hydrochloride

Synonym(s):6-Fluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-7-(4-methylpiperazino)-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid hydrochloride

CAS NO.：91296-86-5
Empirical Formula: C21H20ClF2N3O3
Molecular Weight: 435.85
MDL number: MFCD03840489
EINECS: 1806241-263-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-05 19:05:58

What is Difluoxacin hydrochloride?

Description

Difloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is active against isolates of anaerobic bacteria, including B. fragilis, as well as Fusobacterium and Actinomyces species with MIC values ranging from ≤0.125 to 8 μg/ml. It eliminates E. coli and B. fragilis infection in a rat intra-abdominal abscess model when administered at a dose of 40 mg/kg three times per day.

Chemical properties

Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid

The Uses of Difluoxacin hydrochloride

A fluoroquinolone antibacterial structurally related to norfloxacin.

The Uses of Difluoxacin hydrochloride

antibacterial, DNA gyrase inhibitor

The Uses of Difluoxacin hydrochloride

A quinolone antibacterial compound. Structurally related to norfloxacin

What are the applications of Application

Difloxacin hydrochloride is an antimicrobial quinolone antibiotic

Properties of Difluoxacin hydrochloride

Melting point:	>245°C (dec.)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in aqueous buffer
form	powder
color	White to off-white
CAS DataBase Reference	91296-86-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Difluoxacin hydrochloride

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.