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Ofloxacin, 5 g
Product Description
Ofloxacin
Application Notes
Ofloxacin is used to study pneumococcal cell wall-degrading virulence factors.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to,
Key Applications
Anti-bacterial Agent
Specifications
| SKU | 0219901805 |
| Alternate Names | Oflocet; Ofloxacine; Oxaldin; Tarivid; Visiren |
| Application Notes | Ofloxacin is used to study pneumococcal cell wall-degrading virulence factors. |
| Base Catalog Number | 19901805 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which haults DNA replication and cell division. Ofloxacin has been shown to convert LytA from the inactive E-form to the active C-form. It is a chiral molecule that inhibits pneumococcal cell wall-degrading virulence factors. |
| CAS # | 82419-36-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Melting Point | 254 dec °C |
| Molecular Formula | C18H20FN3O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 361.373 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | +1 to -1°(Lit.) |
| Pack Size | 5 g |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| RTECS Number | UU8815500 |
| Solubility | Water Solubility28.3 mg/mL |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, |
| Vapor Pressure | 9.84X10-13 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |
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