1-Ethyl-7-methyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carbohydrazide

Ref. 3D-FE131383

Product Information

• Name: 1-Ethyl-7-methyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carbohydrazide
• Synonyms: 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-7-methyl-4-oxo-, hydrazide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Various spectroscopic experiments, such as X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, have been used to identify the crystal structure of this compound. The molecule has a hydrazone moiety that can be cleaved by hydrolysis to form an amine and a carboxylic acid. This compound is effective against Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium perfringens. The mechanism of action of this drug is unclear but may involve inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase or topoisomerase IV.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 246.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₄N₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%