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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H11N2NaO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
254.22
EC Number:
222-159-7
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3580062
MDL number:
Form:
powder
sterility
γ-irradiated
form
powder
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria
mode of action
DNA synthesis | interferes, enzyme | inhibits
SMILES string
[Na+].CCN1C=C(C([O-])=O)C(=O)c2ccc(C)nc12
InChI
1S/C12H12N2O3.Na/c1-3-14-6-9(12(16)17)10(15)8-5-4-7(2)13-11(8)14;/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,16,17);/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
ROKRAUFZFDQWLE-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Chemical structure: quinolone
Application
Recommended for use in molecular biology applications at 15 μg/ml
Biochem/physiol Actions
Nalidixic acid sodium salt is an inhibitor of bacterial DNA polymerase (DNA gyrase) and avian myeloblastoma virus reverse transcriptase. Inhibits nucleic acid and protein synthesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Preparation Note
Prepare stock solutions directly in the vial with sterile water (5-50 mg/ml). Stock solutions should be stored at −20 °C.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
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