Pefloxacin mesylate

CAS NO.：70458-95-6
Empirical Formula: C18H24FN3O6S
Molecular Weight: 429.46
MDL number: MFCD00865015
EINECS: 274-613-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-04 20:04:50

What is Pefloxacin mesylate?

Description

Pefloxacin mesylate is a broad-spectrum, third generation quinolone antibacterial agent useful in the treatment of infections due to a variety of organisms, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus. A major metabolite of pefloxacin is norfloxacin.

Chemical properties

Pale Beige Solid

Originator

Roger Bellon (Rhone-Poulenc) (France)

The Uses of Pefloxacin mesylate

Pefloxacin mesylate is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent and an antibacterial agent with IC50 of 6.7 nM.

The Uses of Pefloxacin mesylate

Pefloxacin is a fluorinated quinolone antibacterial; analog of Norfloxacin.

brand name

PEFLACINE

Properties of Pefloxacin mesylate

Melting point:	>255°C (dec.)
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), very slightly soluble in methylene chloride.
form	Solid
color	Off-White to Pale Beige
CAS DataBase Reference	70458-95-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Pefloxacin mesylate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H320: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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.