CAS No. 93106-60-6
Batch:
Purity:99.99
Chemical Structure
Check the
Enrofloxacin
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | 1-cyclopropyl-7-(4-ethylpiperazin-1-yl)-6-fluoro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid | |
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| CAS Number | 93106-60-6 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C19H22FN3O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 359.39 | |
| SMILES | CCN1CCN(CC1)C2=C(C=C3C(=C2)N(C=C(C3=O)C(=O)O)C4CC4)F | |
| InChIKey | SPFYMRJSYKOXGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Enrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that targets bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. By inhibiting these essential enzymes, it traps covalent DNA-protein cleavage complexes and blocks bacterial DNA replication and transcription. This primary mechanism leads to rapid DNA fragmentation, inhibition of cell division, and broad bactericidal activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| 4-Methylpyridine | 30 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
1 mg/mL
(2.78 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Water | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.