CAS No. 123447-62-1

Batch: Purity:99.78
Prulifloxacin (NM441) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Prulifloxacin (NM441) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 6-fluoro-1-methyl-7-[4-[(5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl]piperazin-1-yl]-4-oxo-1H-[1,3]thiazeto[3,2-a]quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 123447-62-1
Molecular Formula

C21H20FN3O6S

Molecular Weight (MW) 461.46
SMILES CC1N2C3=CC(=C(C=C3C(=O)C(=C2S1)C(=O)O)F)N4CCN(CC4)CC5=C(OC(=O)O5)C
InChIKey PWNMXPDKBYZCOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Prulifloxacin is a broad-spectrum oral fluoroquinolone antibacterial prodrug that is rapidly metabolized to its active metabolite, ulifloxacin. Ulifloxacin targets bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, essential enzymes involved in DNA replication and transcription. By inhibiting these enzymes, it disrupts bacterial DNA synthesis and chromosome segregation, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death across multiple bacterial species.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 11 mg/mL (23.83 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.