Levofloxacin [(-)-Ofloxacin]

Alias: (-)-Ofloxacin; Tavanic; Iquix; Fluoroquinolone; Levofloxacin; Levaquin; Quixin
Cat No.:V1411 Purity: ≥98%
Levofloxacin [(-)-Ofloxacin, Levaquin, Tavanic, Fluoroquinolone,Iquix, Quixin], a synthetic fluoroquinolone and the levo isomer of ofloxacin, is a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug approved for treating UTIs, RTIs etc.
Levofloxacin [(-)-Ofloxacin] Chemical Structure CAS No.: 100986-85-4
Product category: Topoisomerase
This product is for research use only, not for human use. We do not sell to patients.
Size Price Stock Qty
500mg
1g
5g
10g
50g
100g
Other Sizes
Official Supplier of:
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text

 

  • Business Relationship with 5000+ Clients Globally
  • Major Universities, Research Institutions, Biotech & Pharma
  • Citations by Top Journals: Nature, Cell, Science, etc.
Top Publications Citing lnvivochem Products
Purity & Quality Control Documentation

Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Levofloxacin [(-)-Ofloxacin, Levaquin, Tavanic, Fluoroquinolone, Iquix, Quixin], a synthetic fluoroquinolone and the levo isomer of ofloxacin, is a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug approved for treating UTIs, RTIs etc. It inhibits DNA replication by blocking bacterial DNA gyrase's ability to supercoil. Levofloxacin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in the stomach, urinary tract, respiratory system, and abdomen. With the exception of anaerobes, levofloxacin is only moderately active against the majority of aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Quinolone; TOPO IV
ln Vitro

In vitro activity: Levofloxacin exhibits moderate activity against anaerobes and is active against the majority of aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.[1] Levofloxacin is 2- to 4-fold more active than ciprofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus, Xanthomonas maltophilia, and Bacteroides fragilis, and two-fold more active than ciprofloxacin against Streptococcus pneumoniae. When it comes to killing coagulase-negative staphylococci and Acinetobacter species, levofloxacin is two to eight times more potent than ciprofloxacin; however, these differences in potency might not have any practical significance. 90% of streptococci are inhibited by levofloxacin at concentrations ranging from 1 mg to 2 mg/mL.[2] Levofloxacin shows bactericidal and inhibitory properties against extracellular or intracellular tubercle bacilli that are two times stronger than those of ofloxacin. [3] Levofloxacin, with a 50% inhibitory concentration of about 80 mg/mL at 48 and 72 hours, has the least inhibitory effect on osteoblastic cell growth. As shown by alizarin red staining and biochemical analysis on day 14, levofloxacin significantly inhibits calcium deposition.[4] In cultured rabbit chondrocytes, levofloxacin inhibits glycosaminoglycan synthesis first, DNA synthesis second, and mitochondrial function at actual arthropathic concentrations; however, these changes are reversible and do not result in the death of the cells.[5]

ln Vivo
Levofloxacin is equally as effective as ciprofloxacin, if not more so, in treating systemic infections in mice with pyelonephritis. Mice's serum and tissue contain greater concentrations of levofloxacin than ciprofloxacin.[2]
Animal Protocol
Matured male Albino mice
10.7 mg/kg
Intraperitoneal injection; 10.7 mg/kg, once daily for 10 days or 3 weeks.
References

[1]. Drugs . 1994 Apr;47(4):677-700.

[2]. Antimicrob Agents Chemother . 1992 Apr;36(4):860-6.

[3]. Antimicrob Agents Chemother . 1994 May;38(5):1161-4.

[4]. J Orthop Res . 2000 Sep;18(5):721-7.

[5]. Antimicrob Agents Chemother . 1995 Sep;39(9):1979-83.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C18H20FN3O4
Molecular Weight
361.37
Exact Mass
361.14
Elemental Analysis
C, 59.83; H, 5.58; F, 5.26; N, 11.63; O, 17.71
CAS #
100986-85-4
Related CAS #
138199-71-0; 177325-13-2;872606-49-0
Appearance
Solid powder
SMILES
C[C@H]1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O
InChi Key
GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C18H20FN3O4/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)/t10-/m0/s1
Chemical 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
Synonyms
(-)-Ofloxacin; Tavanic; Iquix; Fluoroquinolone; Levofloxacin; Levaquin; Quixin
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 10~24 mg/mL (27.7~66.4 mM)
Water: ~11 mg/mL (~30.4 mM)
Ethanol: ~9 mg/mL (~24.9 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 1 mg/mL (2.77 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL of PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL of Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL of normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 1 mg/mL (2.77 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

View More

Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 1 mg/mL (2.77 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.


Solubility in Formulation 4: 10 mg/mL (27.67 mM) in PBS (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution; with ultrasonication.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.7672 mL 13.8362 mL 27.6725 mL
5 mM 0.5534 mL 2.7672 mL 5.5345 mL
10 mM 0.2767 mL 1.3836 mL 2.7672 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

Calculator

Molarity Calculator allows you to calculate the mass, volume, and/or concentration required for a solution, as detailed below:

  • Calculate the Mass of a compound required to prepare a solution of known volume and concentration
  • Calculate the Volume of solution required to dissolve a compound of known mass to a desired concentration
  • Calculate the Concentration of a solution resulting from a known mass of compound in a specific volume
An example of molarity calculation using the molarity calculator is shown below:
What is the mass of compound required to make a 10 mM stock solution in 5 ml of DMSO given that the molecular weight of the compound is 350.26 g/mol?
  • Enter 350.26 in the Molecular Weight (MW) box
  • Enter 10 in the Concentration box and choose the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 5 in the Volume box and choose the correct unit (mL)
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer of 17.513 mg appears in the Mass box. In a similar way, you may calculate the volume and concentration.

Dilution Calculator allows you to calculate how to dilute a stock solution of known concentrations. For example, you may Enter C1, C2 & V2 to calculate V1, as detailed below:

What volume of a given 10 mM stock solution is required to make 25 ml of a 25 μM solution?
Using the equation C1V1 = C2V2, where C1=10 mM, C2=25 μM, V2=25 ml and V1 is the unknown:
  • Enter 10 into the Concentration (Start) box and choose the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 25 into the Concentration (End) box and select the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 25 into the Volume (End) box and choose the correct unit (mL)
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer of 62.5 μL (0.1 ml) appears in the Volume (Start) box
g/mol

Molecular Weight Calculator allows you to calculate the molar mass and elemental composition of a compound, as detailed below:

Note: Chemical formula is case sensitive: C12H18N3O4  c12h18n3o4
Instructions to calculate molar mass (molecular weight) of a chemical compound:
  • To calculate molar mass of a chemical compound, please enter the chemical/molecular formula and click the “Calculate’ button.
Definitions of molecular mass, molecular weight, molar mass and molar weight:
  • Molecular mass (or molecular weight) is the mass of one molecule of a substance and is expressed in the unified atomic mass units (u). (1 u is equal to 1/12 the mass of one atom of carbon-12)
  • Molar mass (molar weight) is the mass of one mole of a substance and is expressed in g/mol.
/

Reconstitution Calculator allows you to calculate the volume of solvent required to reconstitute your vial.

  • Enter the mass of the reagent and the desired reconstitution concentration as well as the correct units
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer appears in the Volume (to add to vial) box
In vivo Formulation Calculator (Clear solution)
Step 1: Enter information below (Recommended: An additional animal to make allowance for loss during the experiment)
Step 2: Enter in vivo formulation (This is only a calculator, not the exact formulation for a specific product. Please contact us first if there is no in vivo formulation in the solubility section.)
+
+
+

Calculation results

Working concentration mg/mL;

Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
             (2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.

Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03850379 Active
Recruiting
Drug: Levofloxacin
Drug: Ciprofloxacin
Prophylaxis
Stem Cell Transplant
Complications
Henry Ford Health System March 14, 2018 Phase 2
NCT03236961 Active
Recruiting
Drug: Ertapenem
Drug: Moxifloxacin
Acute Appendicitis Turku University Hospital April 3, 2017 Not Applicable
NCT04062201 Active
Recruiting
Drug: Levofloxacin Oral Tablet
Drug: Linezolid Oral Tablet
Tuberculosis
Pre-XDR-TB
Wits Health Consortium
(Pty) Ltd
August 22, 2019 Phase 3
NCT01022567 Active
Recruiting
Procedure: Appendicectomy
Drug: Ertapenem
Acute Appendicitis Turku University Hospital November 2009 Not Applicable
NCT05799326 Recruiting Drug: Levofloxacin simulant
Drug: Levofloxacin
Acute Ischemic Stroke Yi Yang June 30, 2023 Not Applicable
Contact Us Back to top