A synthetic quinolone antibiotic, nalidixic acid wasdiscovered as a byproduct of quinine manufacturing. It is bacteriostatic and inhibits DNA gyrase subunit A, preventing DNA synthesis.
Technical Specifications
CAS#
:
389-08-2
Molecular Weight
:
232.24
Molecular Formula
:
C12H12N2O3
Appearance Form
:
Powder
Appearance Color
:
White to yellow
Solubility
:
Chloroform: 50 mg/mL Ethanol: 0.9 mg/mL at 23°C Methanol: 1.3 mg/mL at 23°C Toluene: 1.6 mg/mL at 23°C DMSO: 6 mg/mL Soluble in carbonate solutions. Insoluble in water.
