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Norfloxacin (CAS 70458-96-7)

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Alternate Names:
Chibroxin; Baccidal; Sebercim
Application:
Norfloxacin is a fluorinated quinolone antibacterial agent
CAS Number:
70458-96-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
319.33
Molecular Formula:
C16H18FN3O3
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In the field of microbiology, norfloxacin is a key agent used to study bacterial DNA replication processes, as it targets DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes critical for bacterial DNA supercoiling and segregation. Its mechanism of action provides valuable insight into the inhibition of bacterial growth and proliferation, aiding in the understanding of antibiotic action at the molecular level. Furthermore, norfloxacin is utilized in environmental biology to examine the impact of antibiotics on microbial communities, particularly in aquatic systems where pharmaceutical contaminants are of concern. It is also a reference molecule in the development of new diagnostic methods to detect bacterial resistance to fluoroquinolones. In addition to its direct applications in research, the photochemical properties of norfloxacin make it a suitable candidate for studies in photochemistry, where it is used to investigate the effects of light on drug stability and activity.


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Norfloxacin, 10 g

sc-215586
10 g
$125.00