Nitroxoline
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 4008-48-4
Molecular Formula: C9H6N2O3
Molecular Weight: 190.15 g/mol
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystals
Melting Point: Not available (varies with purity)
Solubility: Insoluble in water and low-polarity ethers, soluble in DMSO
Usage: Used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, insecticide, and in the synthesis of anti-infective drugs.
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| Attribute | Details |
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| Name | Nitroxoline |
| Synonyms | 8-Hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline, 5-Nitro-8-quinolinol, 5-nitroquinolin-8-ol |
| CAS Number | 4008-48-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H6N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 190.16 g/mol |
| Chemical Structure | A quinoline derivative with a nitro group at position 5 and a hydroxy group at position 8 |
| Appearance | White to brown solid powder (may also be described as yellow crystalline solid) |
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| Synthesis Methods | Synthesized by directed nitrosation of 8-hydroxyquinoline with nitrous acid, followed by oxidation with dilute nitric acid |
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