Enrofloxacin
CAS Number
93106-60-6
EC Number
618-911-2
Industries: Pharma & Healthcare
What is Enrofloxacin?
Enrofloxacin (CAS 93106-60-6) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic active ingredient used exclusively in veterinary medicine.
Where is Enrofloxacin used?
- Production and companion animals: broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens
- Veterinary formulations: injectable and oral treatments for respiratory and systemic bacterial infections
- Cattle, swine and poultry: intervention for urinary and respiratory health
- Companion animals: tablets and ear drops for dogs and cats under prescription-only distribution
- In drinking water concentrates it treats flocks where its use remains approved.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 98% or above by HPLC, confirmed by certificates of analysis
- Packaging from kilogram-scale laboratory quantities to multi-kilogram drums
Other Names (Synonyms)
Baytril|BAY VP 2674|CFPQ
What are the physical properties of Enrofloxacin?
Melting Point 219-221 °C
Boiling Point 560.5±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.378 g/cm³
Appearance Pale Yellow Crystals
Color Pale Yellow to Light Beige
Form powder or crystals
Water Solubility Soluble in chloroform. Slightly soluble in water. Also soluble in dilute KOH
How is Enrofloxacin classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Enrofloxacin?
HS Code 29339900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3