Gatifloxacin is a fourth generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic and is freely soluble in pH 4 at 60 mg/mL.
CAS Number: 180200-66-2
Molecular Formula: C19H22FN3O4 • 1.5H2O
Molecular Weight: 375.39 g/mol
Mechanism of Action: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics target bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme which reduces DNA strain during replication. Because DNA gyrase is required during DNA replication, subsequent DNA synthesis and ultimately cell division is inhibited.
Storage Conditions: 2-8 °C
Tariff Code: 2933.59.3600