Basic information of Norfloxacin
CAS No.: 70458-96-7
Chemical name: 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid
Molecular formula: C16H18FN3O3
Molecular weight: 319.3349
Structural type:
Appearance: A white to pale yellow crystalline powder.
Applications of Norfloxacin
Norfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone, synthetic, broad-spectrum antibacterial agent for oral administration. Its main action site is the bacterial DNA gyrase, which makes the bacterial DNA spiral crack. Quickly inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria and kill bacteria; And it has a strong penetration effect on the cell wall, so its bactericidal effect is stronger. It has high antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Shigella, Proteus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and also has good antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Diplococcus pneumoniae.