Ofloxacin

Name: Ofloxacin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003937

About Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is an antibacterial API in IP/BP/USP grade carrying the CAS registry number 82419-36-1. With the molecular formula C18H20FN3O4, it has a molar mass of 361.4 g/mol. It is also known as Floxin or Ofloxacine.

In its supplied form it is a white or yellowish crystalline powder(Results:Conform). Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ofloxacin
Catalogue No.	VQ-003937
CAS Number	82419-36-1
IUPAC name	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
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄
Molecular weight	361.4 g/mol
Exact mass	361.1438
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2941
InChIKey	GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	4583

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White or yellowish crystalline powder(Results:Conform)
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 8
TPSA	73.3 Å²
Synonyms	Floxin, Ofloxacine, Exocin, Hoe-280, Floxin otic, Ofloxacin Otic, HOE 280, Hoe280, Ofloxaxin, Tarivid i.v., Ofloxacin Ophthalmic, Olfoxacin Otic Soln

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H332Harmful if inhaled
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 82419-36-1

Ofloxacin, ≥99%

CAS: 82419-36-1
Formula: C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄
MW: 361.4 g/mol

VQ-012109

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ofloxacin?

The CAS Registry Number of Ofloxacin is 82419-36-1. It is also known as Floxin, Ofloxacine, Exocin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ofloxacin?

Ofloxacin has the molecular formula C18H20FN3O4 and a molecular weight of 361.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 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.

What is Ofloxacin used for?

Ofloxacin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ofloxacin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ofloxacin can I order?

We supply Ofloxacin in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ofloxacin?

Yes. Every lot of Ofloxacin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ofloxacin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ofloxacin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.