Molekula
Levofloxacin hydrochloride
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Levofloxacin hydrochloride is a synthetic antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. CAS: 177325-13-2, Molecular Formula: C18H20FN3O4·HCl, Molecular Weight: 397.83 g/mol. Store at -15 to -20 °C. Signal word: Danger.
Molekula supplies Levofloxacin hydrochloride at 89.5% - 92.5% purity in 5 g packs, from £37.08 inc. VAT. It is in stock for same-day dispatch. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, and safety data sheets are available in 6 languages. Larger quantities, up to multi-tonne, are quoted on request.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to yellow powder or crystals |
| Impurity A | ≤0.3% |
| Specific rotation | -47.0° to -52.0° |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.001% |
| Identification | 1. IR: Conforms to spectrum of Levofloxcain RS. 2. HPLC: The retention time of the main peak of the trail product is the same as that of levofloxacin (later). 3.Differentiation reaction of awueous solution chlorides of this product. |
| pH | 3.5 - 5.0 |
| Loss on Drying | 3.5% - 5.0% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, Slightly soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol, almost insoluble in ether or petroleum. |
| Assay | 89.5% - 92.5% |
| Ethanol | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Absorption | ≤0.10% |
| Total Impurities | ≤0.5% |
| Solution | Passes test |
| Any individual impurity | ≤0.2% |
| D-Isomer | ≤1.0% |
| Dimethylformamide | ≤0.88% |
| Dextrofloxacin | ≤1.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90027349 |
| CAS Number | 177325-13-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10-oxo-4-oxa-1-azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13]trideca-5(13),6,8,11-tetraene-11-carboxylic acid;hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C18H20FN3O4.HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 397.83 |
| Exact Mass | 397.1205 |
| SMILES | C[C@H]1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O.Cl |
| InChIKey | CAOOISJXWZMLBN-PPHPATTJSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H20FN3O4.ClH/c1-10-9-26-17-14-11(16(23)12(18(24)25)8-22(10)14)7-13(19)15(17)21-5-3-20(2)4-6-21;/h7-8,10H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3,(H,24,25);1H/t10-;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 9908810 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2934999001 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (-)-Ofloxacin hydrochloride
- C18H21ClFN3O4
- LEVOFLOXACIN HCL
- Weilisu
Frequently asked questions
What is Levofloxacin hydrochloride used for?
It is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Levofloxacin hydrochloride?
The formula is C18H20FN3O4·HCl with a molecular weight of 397.83 g/mol.
How should Levofloxacin hydrochloride be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability.
What grade of Levofloxacin hydrochloride is available?
It is supplied for research and development use to a specification that includes an assay of 89.5% - 92.5%, total impurities of ≤0.5% and D-isomer of ≤1.0%.
Can Molekula supply Levofloxacin hydrochloride in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Levofloxacin hydrochloride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
Where can I buy Levofloxacin hydrochloride?
Directly from Molekula, which lists Levofloxacin hydrochloride in 5 g packs from £37.08 inc. VAT, with a certificate of analysis for every batch. Larger quantities are quoted on request. Molekula's offices: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States and China.
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