Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin (CAS 85721-33-1) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic compound also known under trade names Cipro, Ciloxan, and Cipro IV, with the abbreviation CPR867 used in formulation contexts. It carries no assigned E-code. It is classified as a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C17H18FN3O3.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ciprofloxacin serves as an active antibacterial agent that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, disrupting DNA replication and triggering cell death. In personal care and cosmetic formulations, it functions as a preservation and biocide agent, controlling microbial contamination in product matrices where conventional preservatives face regulatory or efficacy constraints.

Ciprofloxacin is supplied as a white powder meeting Ph.Eur. and USP monograph specifications, with REACH compliance documentation available for EU procurement. It is classified under HS code 29335900. Standard packaging formats follow pharmaceutical-grade handling requirements, and documentation including CoA and safety data sheets is provided upon request.