Fluoroquinolonic acid (CAS No: 86393-33-1) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Ciprofloxacin and Enrofloxacin. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 7-Chloro-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
CAS No: 86393-33-1
PubChem CID: 483180
Mol Formula: C13H9ClFNO3
Mol Weight: 281.66 g/mol
Used in APIs: Ciprofloxacin and Enrofloxacin
IUPAC Name: 7-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
API Intermediate Description: Fluoroquinolonic acid, an antibiotic, is used as a reference standard to test for impurities in pharmaceutical formulations, but is not a widely used medication itself. The related class of drugs, fluoroquinolones, are used to treat many bacterial infections, such as UTIs, pneumonia, and skin infections, but are typically reserved for specific uses due to potential side effects.
