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Sitafloxacin



Sitafloxacin
IUPAC name 7-[(4S)-4-amino-6-azaspiro[2.4]heptan-6-yl]-8-chloro-6-fluoro-1-[(2S)-2-fluorocyclopropyl]-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Other names DU-6859a
Identifiers
CAS number 127254-12-0
PubChem 73011
SMILES C1CC12CN(CC2N)C3=C(C=C4C(=C3Cl) N(C=C(C4=O)C(=O)O)C5CC5F)F
Properties
Molecular formula C19H18ClF2N3O3
Molar mass 409.814326
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Sitafloxacin (also called DU-6859a) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that shows promise in the treatment of Buruli ulcer. The molecule was identified by Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, who have also brought ofloxacin and levofloxacin to the market. Sitafloxacin is currently under development in Japan.

 
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