| Bioactivity | Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity[1][2][3][4][5]. |
| Invitro | 左氧氟沙星对结核分枝杆菌敏感菌株 OFLO、LVFX 和 SPFX 的 MIC50 值分别为 1.0、0.5 和 0.25 μg/mL[4]。 |
| Name | Levofloxacin |
| CAS | 100986-85-4 |
| Formula | C18H20FN3O4 |
| Molar Mass | 361.37 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |