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Nalidixic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B25096.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Nalidixic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B25096.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: B25096.06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
389-08-2
IUPAC Name
1-ethyl-7-methyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H12N2O3
InChI Key
MHWLWQUZZRMNGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCN1C=C(C(O)=O)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C)N=C12
Melting Point (clear melt)
224.0-233.0?C
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream to pale yellow
Form
Powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%

Description

Nalidixic acid is a synthetic 1,8-naphthyridine antimicrobial agent. It is also used as an inhibitor of bacterial DNA gyrase. It plays an important role in the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by susceptible gram-negative microorganisms, including the majority of E. Coli, Enterobacter species, Klebsiella species and Proteus species.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Nalidixic acid is a synthetic 1,8-naphthyridine antimicrobial agent. It is also used as an inhibitor of bacterial DNA gyrase. It plays an important role in the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by susceptible gram-negative microorganisms, including the majority of E. Coli, Enterobacter species, Klebsiella species and Proteus species.

Solubility
Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, methylene chloride, chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive and air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
WARNING: Cancer – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only

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