Nitroxoline or 8-Hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline belongs to the class of organic compounds known as nitroquinolines and derivatives. It is a C-nitro compound and a monohydroxyquinoline in which the hydroxy group is positioned at C-8 with a nitro group trans to it at C-5. It is a urinary antibacterial agent active against susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms commonly found in urinary tract infections. It functions as an antibiotic, an antifungal, and an anti-infective agent.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Name of Product | Nitroxoline |
IUPAC Name | 5-nitroquinolin-8-ol |
Synonyms | NITROXOLINE, 5-nitroquinolin-8-ol, 8-Hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline, 5-Nitrox, Noxibiol, Nibiol, Noxin, Nitroxlina |
CAS No | 4008-48-4 |
Molecular Formula | C9H6N2O3 |
Molecular Weight | 190.16 g/mol |
Pubchem CID | 19910 |
Pubchem SID | 463798107 |
SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
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1 | Appearance (Form) | Solid Powder |
2 | Appearance (Colour) | Light Yellow to Dark yellow |
3 | Solubility | Alcohol: very slightly soluble Diethyl ether: very slightly soluble Hydrochloric acid: freely soluble (hot) |
4 | Melting Point | 180 °C |
Side effects associated with nitroxoline are as follows:
Consult your healthcare practitioner if you have any adverse effects.
Q. Is Nitroxoline an antibiotic?
Nitroxoline is an antibiotic agent.
Q. Is Nitroxoline FDA approved?
Yes, Nitroxoline is an FDA-approved antibiotic that also has anticancer potential.
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