Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Norfloxacin |
| Catalog Number: | M5823 |
| CAS Number: | 70458-96-7 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C16H18FN3O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 319.33 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 3.5 mg/mL (warmed) |
| 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: | Norfloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Norfloxacin (MK-0366) is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which functions by inhibiting DNA gyrase. |
| 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. |