Enrofloxacin

Enrofloxacin (CAS 93106-60-6) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic active pharmaceutical ingredient, commercially known under trade names including Baytril and PD 160788. It carries no assigned E-code and is identified by EC number 618-911-2. The compound belongs to the pharmaceutical intermediates category with molecular formula C19H22FN3O3.

In veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing, enrofloxacin functions by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, disrupting DNA replication and killing susceptible gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. It is formulated into injectable solutions and oral preparations for livestock and companion animal infection treatment, and serves as a reference standard in antimicrobial resistance research.

Enrofloxacin is supplied as pale yellow crystalline powder meeting pharmaceutical-grade specifications aligned with Ph.Eur. and USP reference standards. It is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement quantities are available in research-scale and bulk formats; buyers should confirm current regulatory status for intended end-use jurisdiction prior to ordering.