Norfloxacin

Norfloxacin (CAS 70458-96-7) is a second-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic active ingredient used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Where is Norfloxacin used?

• Pharmaceutical formulation: active ingredient in oral tablets and suspensions for urinary tract and gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Ophthalmic and otic preparations: primary antibacterial component in drops and solutions for ocular and ear infections
• Contract manufacturing and generic drug production: pharmaceutical intermediate
• Laboratory synthesis of related fluoroquinolone derivatives
• Topical antimicrobial formulations in personal care and pharmaceutical categories utilize it for preservation and infection control.

Commercial specifications

• Pharmaceutical-grade specifications: USP, BP, Ph. Eur.
• Purity typically 99% or above
• Bulk quantities for industrial and contract manufacturing procurement
• Smaller research-grade quantities through specialty chemical distributors