ENROFLOXACINE BASE
Enrofloxacin is a veterinary fluoroquinolone inhibiting bacterial DNA replication. Side effects include cartilage toxicity in young animals and GI upset.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Enrofloxacin is a veterinary fluoroquinolone that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, leading to lethal DNA fragmentation. It penetrates tissues effectively and is used widely in gram‑negative infection models.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in veterinary antimicrobial research, gyrase‑inhibition assays, pharmacokinetic modelling, and bacterial‑resistance evolution studies.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include cartilage toxicity in juveniles, tendon damage, hepatic stress and CNS excitation. Handle with veterinary‑fluoroquinolone precautions.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C19H22FN3O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 359.39 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 93106-60-6 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place; protect from light |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Enrofloxacin; 93106-60-6; Baytril; Enrofloxacine; Enrofloxacino |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazinylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid |
| InChl Key | Unavailable |
| InChl Code | Unavailable |
| References | PubChem; ChemBL; FDA; |
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