Cinoxacin is a member of the class of cinnolines that is 6,7-methylenedioxycinnolin-4(1H)-one bearing an ethyl group at position 1 and a carboxylic acid group at position 3. An analogue of oxolinic acid, it has similar antibacterial actions. It was formerly used for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antibacterial drug and an antiinfective agent. It belongs to the class of cinnolines, an oxo carboxylic acid and an oxacycle. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Quinolones and Topoisomerase inhibitors. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cinobac, Cinoxacino, Cinoxacine and Cinoxacinum. Its PubChem CID is 2762.
Cinoxacin
| CAS No | 28657-80-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H10N2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 262.22 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1-ethyl-4-oxo-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]cinnoline-3-carboxylic acid |
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Cinoxacin is a member of the class of cinnolines that is 6,7-methylenedioxycinnolin-4(1H)-one bearing an ethyl group at position 1 and a carboxylic acid group at position 3.
The listed CAS number is 28657-80-9.
The listed molecular formula is C12H10N2O5.
The listed molecular weight is 262.22 g/mol.
1-ethyl-4-oxo-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]cinnoline-3-carboxylic acid.
The source lists Cinobac, Cinoxacino, Cinoxacine and Cinoxacinum.