1-Cyclopropyl-6,7-difluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid

This compound, with CAS 112811-72-0, is a synthetic organic chemical characterized by a cyclopropyl group, two fluorine atoms, and a methoxy group attached to a quinoline carboxylic acid core. It is recognized as an impurity or a related compound in the synthesis of moxifloxacin, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Researchers may utilize this compound for structure-activity relationship studies, synthetic pathway investigations, or as a reference standard in analytical chemistry related to quinolone derivatives. Its 'druglike_bioactive_like' structural bucket suggests potential for further pharmacological exploration in research settings.

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