Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Levofloxacin hydrate |
| Catalog Number: | M5737 |
| CAS Number: | 138199-71-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C18H20FN3O4.1/2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 370.38 |
| Solubility: | 74 mg/mL in DMSO |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic and optically active L-isomer of ofloxacin with antibacterial activity. It acts by inhibiting DNA gyrase (bacterial topoisomerase II). |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |