Sparfloxacin
cis-5-Amino-1-cyclopropyl-7-(3,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-6,8-difluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; Parox; Spara; Sparcin; Zagam
A fluorianted quinolone antibacterial.
Synonyms
cis-5-Amino-1-cyclopropyl-7-(3,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-6,8-difluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; Parox; Spara; Sparcin; Zagam
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₂₂F₂N₄O₃
Melting Point
>245°C (dec.)
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
Appearance
Pale Yellow to Yellow Solid
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
