Pefloxacin

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Pefloxacin Structure
Pefloxacin structure
Common Name Pefloxacin
CAS Number 70458-92-3 Molecular Weight 333.357
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 529.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C17H20FN3O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 273.8±30.1 °C

 Use of Pefloxacin


Pefloxacin is a an antibacterial agent and prevents bacterial DNA replication by inhibiting DNA gyrase (topoisomerse)Target: DNA gyrasePefloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent used to treat severe and life-threatening bacterial infections. Pefloxacin is commonly referred to as afluoroquinolone (or quinolone) drug and is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterials. It is an analog of norfloxacin. It is a synthetic fluoroquinolone, belonging to the 3rd generation of quinolones. Pefloxacin is extensively prescribed in France. Pefloxacin has not been approved for use in the United States.The bactericidal action of pefloxacin results from interference with the activity of the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are needed for the transcription and replication of bacterial DNA. DNA gyrase appears to be the primary quinolone target for gram-negative bacteria. Topoisomerase IV appears to be the preferential target in gram-positive organisms. Interference with these two topoisomerases results in strand breakage of the bacterial chromosome, supercoiling, and resealing. As a result DNA replication and transcription is inhibited.

 Names

Name 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Pefloxacin Biological Activity

Description Pefloxacin is a an antibacterial agent and prevents bacterial DNA replication by inhibiting DNA gyrase (topoisomerse)Target: DNA gyrasePefloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent used to treat severe and life-threatening bacterial infections. Pefloxacin is commonly referred to as afluoroquinolone (or quinolone) drug and is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterials. It is an analog of norfloxacin. It is a synthetic fluoroquinolone, belonging to the 3rd generation of quinolones. Pefloxacin is extensively prescribed in France. Pefloxacin has not been approved for use in the United States.The bactericidal action of pefloxacin results from interference with the activity of the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are needed for the transcription and replication of bacterial DNA. DNA gyrase appears to be the primary quinolone target for gram-negative bacteria. Topoisomerase IV appears to be the preferential target in gram-positive organisms. Interference with these two topoisomerases results in strand breakage of the bacterial chromosome, supercoiling, and resealing. As a result DNA replication and transcription is inhibited.
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References

[1]. Drlica K, et al. DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV, and the 4-quinolones. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1997 Sep;61(3):377-92.

[2]. Hussy P, et al. Effect of 4-quinolones and novobiocin on calf thymus DNA polymerase alpha primase complex, topoisomerases I and II, and growth of mammalian lymphoblasts. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1986 Jun;29(6):1073-8.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 529.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C17H20FN3O3
Molecular Weight 333.357
Flash Point 273.8±30.1 °C
Exact Mass 333.148865
PSA 65.78000
LogP 1.51
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.594
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
VB2002000
CHEMICAL NAME :
3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-7-(4-methyl-1-piperaziny l)-4-oxo-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
70458-92-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0567618
LAST UPDATED :
199806
DATA ITEMS CITED :
9
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C17-H20-F-N3-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
333.40
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T66 BN VVJ B2 DVQ HF I- AT6N DNTJ D1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
1714 mg/kg/21W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Peripheral Nerve and Sensation - paresthesis Peripheral Nerve and Sensation - structural change in nerve or sheath
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
343 mg/kg/30D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Musculoskeletal - joints Musculoskeletal - other changes
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION :
16 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - hallucinations, distorted perceptions Behavioral - muscle contraction or spasticity
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>4 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
225 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD - Lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
>50 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
7500 mg/kg/30D-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Liver - changes in liver weight Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes in urine composition Blood - changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
30 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
male 30 day(s) pre-mating
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Paternal Effects - testes, epididymis, sperm duct Reproductive - Paternal Effects - prostate, seminal vesicle, Cowper's gland, accessory glands

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Unscheduled DNA synthesis
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - rat Liver
DOSE/DURATION :
780 umol/L
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 221,263,1989

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes N
Risk Phrases R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
Safety Phrases S61
RIDADR UN 3082
RTECS WM6250000

 Synthetic Route

 Synonyms

MFCD01685696
3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-7-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-oxo-
PFLX
Abactal
Pefloxacine
Labocton
Silver Pefloxacin
Pefloxacin
1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-7-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid
Pefloxacino
1-ethyl-6-fluoro-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Pefloxacin (USAN)
Pefloxacinum
EINECS 274-611-8