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Norfloxacin

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[Flash Point]

290
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store at 2-8 C
[Inhalation]

May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Safety Phrase]

22 24/25
[Personal Protection]

Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust.
[Respirators]

Wear dust mask.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation.
[Solubility in water]

Soluble
[Melting Point]

227 - 228
[Boiling Point]

556
[Vapor Pressure]

3E-13 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

2.75 (pKa)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

88.1 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Antibiotic. Inhibits the activity of a bacterial enzyme (gyrase) that is necessary for proper dna formation and replication.
[Product Name]

N-Desmethylpefloxacin
[Synonyms]

1,4-Dihydro-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid
1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid
AM-715
Baccidal
MK-366
[CAS]

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[Formula]

C16H18FN3O3
[Molecular Weight]

319.33999999999997
[EINECS]

274-614-4
[RTECS]

VB2005000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data
[Merck]

12,6793
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

567897
[Beilstein Reference]

5-23-03-00135
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen fluoride.