CAS No. 110871-86-8

Batch: Purity:99.95
Sparfloxacin Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Sparfloxacin product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 110871-86-8
Molecular Formula

C19H22F2N4O3

Molecular Weight (MW) 392.4
SMILES CC1CN(CC(N1)C)C2=C(C(=C3C(=C2F)N(C=C(C3=O)C(=O)O)C4CC4)N)F

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Biological Activity

Sparfloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic that targets bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. By inhibiting these key type II topoisomerases, the compound disrupts essential bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and chromosome segregation. This inhibition prevents DNA unwinding, induces double-stranded DNA cleavage, and ultimately leads to potent bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 9 mg/mL (22.93 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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.