Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₂₂FN₃O₄
Synonyms: 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-1,4-dihydro-7-(3-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylicacid; G-Cebran; Gaity; Gatiflo; Gatilox; Gatiquin; Gatispan; Tequin; Tymer; Zymar;
Appearance: White powder
Molecular Weight: 375.398
Density: 1.386 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 607.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 162°C
Flash Point: 321.4 °C
Storage Temperature: Store at 0-5°C
Refractive index: 1.616
Biological Activity: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Inhibits bacterial type II topoisomerases (IC 50 values are 0.109 and 13.8 μ g/ml for E.coli DNA gyrase and S.aureus topoisomerase IV respectively). Displays potent activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Stimulates short-term self-renewal in both human and mouse embryonic stem cells in vitro .
Usage: An antibacterial