{"product_id":"ciprofloxacin-hydrochloride","title":"Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride | Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Research Reagent","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'DM Sans',sans-serif;color:#1e1c18;max-width:800px;line-height:1.6;padding:1rem 0}\n.intro{font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;color:#4a4640;margin-bottom:24px;padding:18px 22px;background:#f8f4ee;border-left:4px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px}\n.intro strong{color:#1a3a2a}\n.section{margin-bottom:28px}\n.heading{font-size:11px;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#2d5a3d;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a84c;display:inline-block}\n.au-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px}\n.au-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc}\n.au-table td{padding:10px 14px;vertical-align:top}\n.au-table td:first-child{width:220px;font-weight:500;color:#4a4640;background:#f5f3ee;font-size:12.5px}\n.au-table td:last-child{color:#1e1c18;font-weight:500}\n.apps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}\n.app{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #c8d8cc;border-left:3px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#1a3a2a;font-weight:500}\n.app::before{content:'→ ';color:#c9a84c;font-weight:500}\n.feats{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}\n.feat{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640;padding:8px 12px;background:#f8f4ee;border-radius:3px}\n.feat::before{content:'✓';color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}\n.prep-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}\n.prep-step{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640}\n.prep-num{background:#2d5a3d;color:#e8c96a;font-weight:500;font-size:12px;min-width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:3px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}\n.stor{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}\n.stor-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640}\n.stor-item::before{content:'✓';color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0}\n.notice{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #b8ccbe;border-left:4px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640;line-height:1.65}\n.warn{background:#fffbf0;border:1px solid #e8c96a;border-left:4px solid #c9a84c;border-radius:3px;padding:14px 18px;font-size:13px;color:#5a4a20;line-height:1.65}\n.hazard{background:#fff5f5;border:1px solid #e8b0b0;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;border-radius:3px;padding:14px 18px;font-size:13px;color:#7a2020;line-height:1.65}\n.badges{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}\n.badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:#1a3a2a;color:#e8c96a;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:3px;letter-spacing:.04em}\n@media(max-width:600px){.apps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.au-table td:first-child{width:130px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride (CAT: ASA-2048)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-purity (\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e) broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class, supplied exclusively for research use. It acts by inhibiting bacterial \u003cstrong\u003eDNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a well-characterised tool for antimicrobial resistance research, pharmacokinetic studies, and microbiological assays. Active against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"au-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASA-2048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAS number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86393-32-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC₁₆H₁₅FN₃O₃·HCl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolecular weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367.81 g\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluoroquinolone (2nd generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResearch Use Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to slightly yellow crystalline powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 99% (HPLC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolubility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble in water and dilute acid; slightly soluble in ethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism of action\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhibition of DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad-spectrum — gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feats\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eBroad-spectrum activity — effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eHigh purity ≥ 99% (HPLC) — ensures reliable and reproducible research results\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eWell-characterised mechanism — dual inhibition of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eVersatile research tool — suitable for in vitro MIC testing, in vivo infection models, and resistance studies\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eConsistent batch quality — thoroughly tested and released with full COA\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eResearch applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eBacterial resistance mechanisms — QRDR mutations, efflux pumps, plasmid-mediated resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003ePharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies — AUC\/MIC modelling\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eMIC determination, time-kill kinetics, and biofilm inhibition assays\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eDisk diffusion, broth microdilution, and susceptibility testing\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eDNA gyrase inhibition and SOS pathway induction studies\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eIn vitro and in vivo infection models\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eStock solution preparation\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prep-steps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDissolve in sterile water or 0.1 N HCl to prepare a concentrated stock solution (e.g. 10 mg\/mL).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFilter-sterilise through a 0.22 μm membrane filter before use in cell culture or microbiological assays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDilute to working concentration in appropriate buffer or medium immediately before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStore prepared stock solutions at −20°C in aliquots. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stor\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stor-item\"\u003eSolid powder: Refrigerator (2–8°C) — away from moisture, heat, and direct light\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stor-item\"\u003eStock solutions: −20°C in aliquots — avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stor-item\"\u003eRefer to product label for shelf life\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eSafety information\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hazard\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING — GHS Hazard Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e H302 Harmful if swallowed · H318 Causes serious eye damage · H361 Suspected reproductive toxin · H373 May cause organ damage (repeated exposure).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Wear nitrile gloves, safety goggles, and laboratory coat. Avoid breathing dust. Women of childbearing potential should apply additional precautions (suspected reproductive toxin). In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. Full SDS available upon request.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eEnvironmental note\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\n      Ciprofloxacin is an active broad-spectrum antibiotic. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not discharge to drains, waterways, or soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Discharge may drive antimicrobial resistance in environmental microbiota. Treat all waste as pharmaceutical\/bioactive chemical waste and dispose via a licensed waste contractor.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eIntended use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Research Use Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for human or veterinary therapeutic use, food, feed, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Classified as Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) in Australia when used therapeutically — this product is supplied exclusively for laboratory research by qualified professionals.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; documentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n      Manufactured and tested to research grade standards. Full batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request. For bulk quantities or contract pricing, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com\" style=\"color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:500;\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com\u003c\/a\u003e or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ausamics.com.au\" style=\"color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:500;\"\u003eausamics.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ ≥ 99% purity (HPLC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Research use only\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ COA available\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Ships from Australia\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"1 g","offer_id":48287183241471,"sku":"ASA-2048-1G","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 g","offer_id":48287183274239,"sku":"ASA-2048-2.5G","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":48287183307007,"sku":"ASA-2048-5G","price":77.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 g","offer_id":48287183339775,"sku":"ASA-2048-10G","price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":48287183372543,"sku":"ASA-2048-25G","price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/CiprofloxacinHydrochloride.jpg?v=1773451077","url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/ciprofloxacin-hydrochloride","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}