Levofloxacin N-oxide Property

Melting point:

>146°C (dec.)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Aqueous Base (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)

form 

Solid

pka

5.19±0.40(Predicted)

color 

Off-White to Pale Green

Stability:

Hygroscopic

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H362May cause harm to breast-fed children

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P263Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Levofloxacin N-oxide Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Levofloxacin N-oxide is an inactive metabolite of the antibiotic levofloxacin . Levofloxacin N-oxide is also a degradation product of levofloxacin that is formed through exposure to daylight or hydrogen peroxide.

Uses

Levofloxacin N-oxide is an impurity of Ofloxacin (O245750), which is a fluorinated quinolone antibacterial.