Product Name

  • Name

    Levofloxacin hydrochloride

  • EINECS 600-146-0
  • CAS No. 100986-85-4
  • Article Data41
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.48 g/cm3
  • Solubility Slightly soluble in water or methanol. Soluble in glacial acetic acid or dichloromethane
  • Melting Point 218 °C
  • Formula C18H20FN3O4
  • Boiling Point 571.495 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 361.373
  • Flash Point 299.43 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance Slight yellow powder
  • Safety 26-36/37/39-36
  • Risk Codes 22-42/43-68-20/21/22
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 100986-85-4 (Levofloxacin hydrochloride)
  • Hazard Symbols HarmfulXn
  • Synonyms Elequine;(-)-Ofloxacin;7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6- carboxylic acid,9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3- methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-,(3S)-;Levaquin (TN);Levofloxacino [INN-Spanish];Levofloxacin (JAN/USAN);Levaquin;Levofloxacin [USAN:INN:JAN];Levofloxacine [INN-French];(S)-Ofloxacin;Ofloxacin S-(-)-form;Iquix;(S)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid;Levofloxacinum [INN-Latin];7H-Pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid, 2,3-dihydro-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-, (S)-;(S)-(-)-Ofloxacin;8-fluoro-3-methyl-9-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-6-oxo-2,3-dihydro-6H-1-oxa-3a-aza-phenalene-5-carboxylic acid;Levoflaoxacin;Levofloxacincas;
  • PSA 75.01000
  • LogP 1.54690

Synthetic route

1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium hydroxide In water at 55℃; for 24h; Reagent/catalyst; Time; Temperature; Solvent;97.1%
With nano iron oxide on ZrO2 coated sulfonic acid In water for 0.366667h; Reflux;96%
at 150℃; Microwave irradiation;89%
N-methylpiperazine dihydrochloride
50398-09-9, 51545-09-6, 34352-59-5

N-methylpiperazine dihydrochloride

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: N-methylpiperazine dihydrochloride; levofloxacin Q-acid With boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex; triethylamine In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 24.5h;
Stage #2: With methanol for 24h; Reflux;
Stage #3: In ethanol at 20℃; for 16h;
92%
1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

ethyl (S)-(-)-9,10-Difluoro-3-Methyl-7-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-[1,4]Benzoxazine-6-Carboxylate
106939-34-8

ethyl (S)-(-)-9,10-Difluoro-3-Methyl-7-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-[1,4]Benzoxazine-6-Carboxylate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic acid In water; N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 70 - 105℃; for 10h; Temperature; Solvent; Reagent/catalyst;85.7%
(S)-ethyl 6,8-difluoro-1-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate
177472-29-6

(S)-ethyl 6,8-difluoro-1-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: (S)-ethyl 6,8-difluoro-1-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate With potassium hydroxide; ethanol; water at 20℃; for 2.5h; Heating / reflux;
Stage #2: With acetic acid In ethanol at 0 - 20℃; for 2h; pH=7; Product distribution / selectivity;
78%
C20H24FN3O4

C20H24FN3O4

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride In ethanol; water at 83℃; for 36h;77.9%
With hydrogenchloride In ethanol; water at 83℃; for 36h;75.3%
(S)-6,8-difluoro-1-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
1036016-10-0

(S)-6,8-difluoro-1-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: (S)-6,8-difluoro-1-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid With potassium hydroxide In ethanol; water for 3h; Heating / reflux;
Stage #2: With acetic acid In ethanol; water at 0 - 20℃; Product distribution / selectivity;
76%
G of N-methylpiperazine

G of N-methylpiperazine

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In pyridine; diethyl ether74.3%
formaldehyd
50-00-0

formaldehyd

S-(-)-9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido-<1,2,3-de><1,4>benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
117707-40-1

S-(-)-9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido-<1,2,3-de><1,4>benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With formic acid In water at 90℃; for 10h; Temperature;74.3%
1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

(-)-9,10-difluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-7-oxo-7H-pyrido<1,2,3-de><1,4>benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid BF2-chelate
129306-33-8

(-)-9,10-difluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-7-oxo-7H-pyrido<1,2,3-de><1,4>benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid BF2-chelate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide for 17h; Ambient temperature;52%
ofloxacin
82419-36-1

ofloxacin

A

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

B

(R)-ofloxacin
100986-86-5

(R)-ofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid; sodium dodecyl-sulfate; O,O'-dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid In octanol; water at 20℃; for 4h; pH=7; Reflux; Resolution of racemate; optical yield given as %ee; enantioselective reaction;A 8.54%
B 34.23%
With (2-hydroxypropyl)-α-cyclodextrin In phosphate buffer pH=2.3; capillary electrophoresis;
With Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid; Di-p-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid; O,O'-dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid In octanol; water at 25℃; for 0.5h; pH=6.86; Resolution of racemate; aq. phosphate buffer; enantioselective reaction;
ethyl 3-(2,3,4,5-tetrafkuorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate
94695-50-8

ethyl 3-(2,3,4,5-tetrafkuorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 5 steps
1: acetic anhydride / 2 h / 110 °C
2: CH2Cl2 / 0.5 h / Ambient temperature
3: 59 percent / 50percent NaH / dimethylsulfoxide / 3 h / Ambient temperature
4: 70 percent / 10percent aq. KOH / tetrahydrofuran / 2 h / 65 - 70 °C
5: 83 percent / pyridine / 12 h / 120 °C
View Scheme
3-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)-3-oxo-2-(ethoxymethylene)-propanoic acid ethyl ester
103995-33-1

3-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)-3-oxo-2-(ethoxymethylene)-propanoic acid ethyl ester

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 4 steps
1: CH2Cl2 / 0.5 h / Ambient temperature
2: 59 percent / 50percent NaH / dimethylsulfoxide / 3 h / Ambient temperature
3: 70 percent / 10percent aq. KOH / tetrahydrofuran / 2 h / 65 - 70 °C
4: 83 percent / pyridine / 12 h / 120 °C
View Scheme
(+)-ethyl 2-<<<(S)-1-hydroxyprop-2-yl>amino>methylene>-3-oxo-3-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)propionate
110548-02-2

(+)-ethyl 2-<<<(S)-1-hydroxyprop-2-yl>amino>methylene>-3-oxo-3-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)propionate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: 59 percent / 50percent NaH / dimethylsulfoxide / 3 h / Ambient temperature
2: 70 percent / 10percent aq. KOH / tetrahydrofuran / 2 h / 65 - 70 °C
3: 83 percent / pyridine / 12 h / 120 °C
View Scheme
(-)-ethyl 1,4-dihydro-1-<1(S)-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl>-4-oxo-6,7,8-trifluoroquinoline-3-carboxylate
110548-03-3

(-)-ethyl 1,4-dihydro-1-<1(S)-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl>-4-oxo-6,7,8-trifluoroquinoline-3-carboxylate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 70 percent / 10percent aq. KOH / tetrahydrofuran / 2 h / 65 - 70 °C
2: 83 percent / pyridine / 12 h / 120 °C
View Scheme
1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

(3S)-9,10-difluoro-3-methyl-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de][1,4]benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid-boron difluoride chelate complex

(3S)-9,10-difluoro-3-methyl-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de][1,4]benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid-boron difluoride chelate complex

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 1-methyl-piperazine; (3S)-9,10-difluoro-3-methyl-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de][1,4]benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid-boron difluoride chelate complex With triethylamine In dimethyl sulfoxide at 20℃; for 17h;
Stage #2: With triethylamine In ethanol for 8h; Heating / reflux;
Stage #3: With hydrogenchloride In water
(-) potassium N-(1-hydroxy-propy-2(S)-yl)-6-fluoro-7-(N-methylpiperazinyl)-8-nitro-quinol-4-one-3-carboxylate

(-) potassium N-(1-hydroxy-propy-2(S)-yl)-6-fluoro-7-(N-methylpiperazinyl)-8-nitro-quinol-4-one-3-carboxylate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: (-) potassium N-(1-hydroxy-propy-2(S)-yl)-6-fluoro-7-(N-methylpiperazinyl)-8-nitro-quinol-4-one-3-carboxylate With potassium hydroxide In methanol for 2.5h; Heating / reflux;
Stage #2: With acetic acid In methanol
levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

ascorbic acid
50-81-7

ascorbic acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide5.63 g (87.6%)
sodium metabisulfite

sodium metabisulfite

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide11.8 g (92.4%)
1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

1-methoxy-2-propanol
107-98-2

1-methoxy-2-propanol

n-heptane
142-82-5

n-heptane

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
2.98 g (77.3%)
levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In 1-methyl-piperazine; n-heptane
1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

trifluoroborane diethyl ether
109-63-7

trifluoroborane diethyl ether

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylamine In hydrogenchloride; methanol; diethyl ether; dimethyl sulfoxide
1-methyl-piperazine
109-01-3

1-methyl-piperazine

chloroform-methanol-water

chloroform-methanol-water

levofloxacin Q-acid
100986-89-8

levofloxacin Q-acid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol; dimethyl sulfoxide
ofloxacin
82419-36-1

ofloxacin

Cu(II)-coordinated G-rich oligonucleotides

Cu(II)-coordinated G-rich oligonucleotides

A

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

B

(R)-ofloxacin
100986-86-5

(R)-ofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
pH=7; Reagent/catalyst; Resolution of racemate;
ethyl (S)-(-)-9,10-Difluoro-3-Methyl-7-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-[1,4]Benzoxazine-6-Carboxylate
106939-34-8

ethyl (S)-(-)-9,10-Difluoro-3-Methyl-7-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-[1,4]Benzoxazine-6-Carboxylate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: acetic acid; sulfuric acid / water / 4 h / Reflux
2: triethylamine / dimethyl sulfoxide / 8 h / 90 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: sulfuric acid; acetic acid / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 1 h / Reflux; Green chemistry
2: water / 10.5 h / 110 °C / Green chemistry
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: sulfuric acid; acetic acid / water / 3 h / 20 °C / Reflux
2: water / 15.5 h / 120 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: sulfuric acid; acetic acid / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 1 h / Reflux
2: water / 10.5 h / 110 °C
View Scheme
(+)-ethyl 3-[(1-hydroxyprop-2(S)-yl)amino]acrylate

(+)-ethyl 3-[(1-hydroxyprop-2(S)-yl)amino]acrylate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 6 steps
1: ammonia / toluene / 4 h / 50 °C
2: toluene / 50 - 100 °C / pH < 7
3: hydrogenchloride / toluene; water / pH < 7
4: potassium fluoride / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / Reflux
5: acetic acid; sulfuric acid / water / 4 h / Reflux
6: triethylamine / dimethyl sulfoxide / 8 h / 90 °C
View Scheme
C14H31NO3Si2

C14H31NO3Si2

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 5 steps
1: toluene / 50 - 100 °C / pH < 7
2: hydrogenchloride / toluene; water / pH < 7
3: potassium fluoride / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / Reflux
4: acetic acid; sulfuric acid / water / 4 h / Reflux
5: triethylamine / dimethyl sulfoxide / 8 h / 90 °C
View Scheme
C21H31F4NO4Si2

C21H31F4NO4Si2

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 4 steps
1: hydrogenchloride / toluene; water / pH < 7
2: potassium fluoride / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / Reflux
3: acetic acid; sulfuric acid / water / 4 h / Reflux
4: triethylamine / dimethyl sulfoxide / 8 h / 90 °C
View Scheme
3-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethylamino)-2-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoyl)acrylic acid ethyl ester

3-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethylamino)-2-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoyl)acrylic acid ethyl ester

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: potassium fluoride / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / Reflux
2: acetic acid; sulfuric acid / water / 4 h / Reflux
3: triethylamine / dimethyl sulfoxide / 8 h / 90 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: potassium carbonate / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 4 h / 100 °C / Green chemistry
2: sulfuric acid; acetic acid / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 1 h / Reflux; Green chemistry
3: water / 10.5 h / 110 °C / Green chemistry
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: potassium carbonate / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 8 h / 150 °C
2: sulfuric acid; acetic acid / water / 3 h / 20 °C / Reflux
3: water / 15.5 h / 120 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: potassium carbonate / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 4 h / 100 °C
2: sulfuric acid; acetic acid / N,N-dimethyl-formamide / 1 h / Reflux
3: water / 10.5 h / 110 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: 24 h / 120 °C
2: potassium carbonate / 16 h / 140 °C
3: hydrogenchloride / ethanol; water / 36 h / 83 °C
View Scheme
C20H24FN3O4S

C20H24FN3O4S

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With GLUTATHIONE In methanol at 23℃; pH=6.5; Kinetics;
LACTIC ACID
849585-22-4

LACTIC ACID

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

levofloxacin lactate

levofloxacin lactate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol at 80℃; for 1h; Temperature;94.3%
cerium(IV) sulphate

cerium(IV) sulphate

water
7732-18-5

water

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

[Ce(levofloxacin)2(H2O)2]SO4*5H2O

[Ce(levofloxacin)2(H2O)2]SO4*5H2O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide In methanol; acetone at 20℃; for 24h;94%
levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

Propargylamine
2450-71-7

Propargylamine

(S)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-N-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)-3,7-dihydro-2H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxamide

(S)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-N-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)-3,7-dihydro-2H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: levofloxacin With O-(benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate; N-ethyl-N,N-diisopropylamine In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: Propargylamine With potassium carbonate In tetrahydrofuran; N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 20℃; for 1h; Inert atmosphere;
90.7%
levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

(-)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-pyrido [1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid hemihydrate

(-)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-pyrido [1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid hemihydrate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In water; ethyl acetate for 1h; Purification / work up; Heating / reflux;90%
In 2,8-dimethylnonan-5-one; water for 1h; Purification / work up; Heating / reflux;89.6%
In acetic acid methyl ester; water for 1h; Purification / work up; Heating / reflux;85.6%
di(pyridin-2-yl)amine
1202-34-2

di(pyridin-2-yl)amine

copper(II) choride dihydrate

copper(II) choride dihydrate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

C28H28ClCuFN6O4*ClH

C28H28ClCuFN6O4*ClH

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: copper(II) choride dihydrate; levofloxacin With potassium hydroxide In methanol at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: di(pyridin-2-yl)amine In methanol at 60℃; for 2h;
83%
4-amino-N-(diaminomethylene) benzenesulfonamide
57-67-0

4-amino-N-(diaminomethylene) benzenesulfonamide

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

(S)−7-((4-(N-carbamimidoylsulfamoyl)phenyl)imino)−9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)−2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid

(S)−7-((4-(N-carbamimidoylsulfamoyl)phenyl)imino)−9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)−2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic acid In methanol for 2h; Microwave irradiation; Reflux;82.94%
uranyl nirate hexahydrate

uranyl nirate hexahydrate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

[UO2(levofloxacin)2(H2O)2]*2H2O

[UO2(levofloxacin)2(H2O)2]*2H2O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide In methanol; acetone at 20℃; for 24h;81.4%
octadecanoic acid chloromethyl ester
77878-01-4

octadecanoic acid chloromethyl ester

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

A

C37H72O4
121819-05-4

C37H72O4

B

(3S)-6-[(octadecanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylate
1261134-66-0

(3S)-6-[(octadecanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #2: octadecanoic acid chloromethyl ester In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 1h;
A n/a
B 81%
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile for 8h; Reflux;
Stage #2: octadecanoic acid chloromethyl ester With tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide In acetonitrile for 168h; Reflux;
isoniazid
54-85-3

isoniazid

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

2-[3(1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy)-7-(3-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1H quinolinyl]-5-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

2-[3(1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy)-7-(3-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1H quinolinyl]-5-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With trichlorophosphate Reflux;81%
gold(III) tetrachloride trihydrate

gold(III) tetrachloride trihydrate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

[AuCl2(levofloxacin)]Cl.2H2O

[AuCl2(levofloxacin)]Cl.2H2O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In methanol at 20℃; for 24h;80%
sulfanilamide
63-74-1

sulfanilamide

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

(S)−9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)−7-((4-sulfamoylphenyl)imino)−2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid

(S)−9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)−7-((4-sulfamoylphenyl)imino)−2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic acid In methanol for 2h; Microwave irradiation; Reflux;80%
chloromethyl n-dodecanoate
61413-67-0

chloromethyl n-dodecanoate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

A

C25H48O4
1261134-88-6

C25H48O4

B

(3S)-6-[(dodecanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylate
1261134-60-4

(3S)-6-[(dodecanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #2: chloromethyl n-dodecanoate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 1h;
A n/a
B 79%
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile for 8h; Reflux;
Stage #2: chloromethyl n-dodecanoate With tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide In acetonitrile for 168h; Reflux;
levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

chloromethyl n-hexadecanoate
61413-69-2

chloromethyl n-hexadecanoate

A

C33H64O4
91360-29-1

C33H64O4

B

(3S)-6-[(hexadecanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-3,7-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2H-[1,4]oxazino-[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylate
1261134-64-8

(3S)-6-[(hexadecanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-3,7-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2H-[1,4]oxazino-[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #2: chloromethyl n-hexadecanoate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 1h;
A n/a
B 79%
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile for 8h; Reflux;
Stage #2: chloromethyl n-hexadecanoate With tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium iodide In acetonitrile for 168h; Reflux;
levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

decanoyloxymethyl chloride
67317-62-8

decanoyloxymethyl chloride

A

(3S)-6-[(decanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylate
1261134-58-0

(3S)-6-[(decanoyloxy)methyl] 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylate

B

Methylendidecanoat
76068-80-9

Methylendidecanoat

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: levofloxacin With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #2: decanoyloxymethyl chloride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 1h;
A 79%
B n/a
1,2,3-Benzotriazole
95-14-7

1,2,3-Benzotriazole

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

(S)-6-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole-1-carbonyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinolin-7(3H)-one
1381763-83-2

(S)-6-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole-1-carbonyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinolin-7(3H)-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With thionyl chloride In dichloromethane at 20℃;79%
dimethyltin dichloride
753-73-1

dimethyltin dichloride

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

C38H44F2N6O8Sn

C38H44F2N6O8Sn

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: levofloxacin With sodium hydrogencarbonate In water at 25℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: dimethyltin dichloride In toluene Reflux;
79%
copper(II) choride dihydrate

copper(II) choride dihydrate

bathophenanthroline
1662-01-7

bathophenanthroline

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

C42H35ClCuFN5O4

C42H35ClCuFN5O4

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: copper(II) choride dihydrate; levofloxacin With potassium hydroxide In methanol at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: bathophenanthroline In methanol at 60℃; for 2h;
79%
sulfamerazina
127-79-7

sulfamerazina

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

(S)−9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)−7-((4-(N-(4-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)imino)−2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid

(S)−9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)−7-((4-(N-(4-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)imino)−2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic acid In methanol for 2h; Microwave irradiation; Reflux;78.91%
zirconyl chloride octahydrate

zirconyl chloride octahydrate

levofloxacin
100986-85-4

levofloxacin

[ZrO(levofloxacin)2(H2O)]*6H2O

[ZrO(levofloxacin)2(H2O)]*6H2O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide In methanol; acetone at 20℃; for 24h;78.6%

Levofloxacin History

  Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, marketed by sanofi aventis under the tradename "TAVANIC". Levaquin is also marketed worldwide for oral and IV use, as well as used in ophthalmic solutions. Daiichi Sankyo had granted an exclusive license to Sanofi-Aventis to make, use and sell pharmaceutical preparations containing levofloxacin in the UK and Mexico under the trade name TAVANIC. Other manufacturers include Novell Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Levores).

Levofloxacin Specification

1. Introduction of Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin is slight yellow powder. The IUPAC Name of this chemical is (S)-7-fluoro-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10-oxo-4-thia-1-azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13] trideca-5(13),6,8,11-tetraene-11-carboxylic acid. Besides, Levofloxacin belongs to Pharmaceutical material and intermeidates;Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients;Anti-Infective;Antibiotics for Research and Experimental Use;Biochemistry;Quinolones (Antibiotics for Research and Experimental Use);Peptide Synthesis/Antibiotics;Pharmaceutical intermediate.

The Classification Code of it is Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-infective agents, urinary; Drug / Therapeutic Agent; Enzyme Inhibitors; Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors; Renal Agents; Reproductive Effect. Levofloxacin is considered soluble to freely soluble in this pH range, as defined by USP nomenclature.

2. Properties of Levofloxacin
Physical properties about Levofloxacin are:
(1)Melting Point: 218 °C ; (2)storage temp.: Store at 0-5 °C ; (3)Index of Refraction: 1.669; (4)Molar Refractivity: 91.09 cm3; (5)Molar Volume: 243.9 cm3; (6)Surface Tension: 70.3 dyne/cm ; (7)Density: 1.48 g/cm3; (8)Flash Point: 299.4 °C; (9)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 90.15 kJ/mol; (10)Boiling Point: 571.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (11)Vapour Pressure of Levofloxacin: 6.7E-14 mmHg at 25 °C.

3. Structure Descriptors of Levofloxacin
(1)SMILES: Fc4cc1c2N(/C=C(\C1=O)C(=O)O)C(COc2c4N3CCN(C)CC3)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C18H20FN3O4/c1-10-9-26-17-14-11(16(23)12(18(24)25)8-22(10)14)7-13(19)15(17)21-5-3-20(2)4-6-21/h7-8,10H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3,(H,24,25)/t10-/m0/s1
(3)InChIKey: GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
(4)Canonical SMILES: CC1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O
(5)Isomeric SMILES: C[C@H]1COC2=C3N1C=C(C(=O)C3=CC(=C2N4CCN(CC4)C)F)C(=O)O

4. Toxicity of Levofloxacin

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
monkey LD50 oral > 250mg/kg (250mg/kg) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE

BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 42, Pg. 365, 1992.
mouse LD50 oral 1803mg/kg (1803mg/kg) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE

BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 42, Pg. 365, 1992.
rat LD50 oral 1478mg/kg (1478mg/kg) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE

BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 42, Pg. 365, 1992.
women TDLo oral 122mg/kg/10D- (122mg/kg) MUSCULOSKELETAL: OTHER CHANGES Annals of Pharmacotherpy. Vol. 33, Pg. 792, 1999.
 

5. Safety information of Levofloxacin
Hazard Codes: HarmfulXn
Risk Statements: 22-42/43-68-20/21/22
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R42/43:May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. 
R68:Possible risk of irreversible effects. 
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-36 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS of Levofloxacin (CAS NO.100986-85-4): UU8815550

6. Uses of Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class. Levofloxacin is a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone. Investigation of ofloxacin, an older drug that is the racemic mixture, found that the l form [the (–)-(S) enantiomer] is more active. This specific component is levofloxacin.

7. Production of Levofloxacin
(1)2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzoic acid can used to manufacture the Levofloxacin. And the condition is (S)-(+)-1-Amino-2-propanol and SOCl2 and so on. The detailed reaction is as follows:

Production of Levofloxacin
(2)2,3-DIFLUORO-6-NITROPHENOL can used to produce the Levofloxacin as follows:

Production of LevofloxacinProduction of Levofloxacin
 

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