Decarboxy Moxifloxacin (compound 8) is a decarboxylated compound of Moxifloxacin. Moxifloxacin is an orally active 8-methoxyquinolone antimicrobial for use in acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia.
References:
[1]. Marks KR, et al. Synthesis and evaluation of 1-cyclopropyl-2-thioalkyl-8-methoxy fluoroquinolones.Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2011 Aug 1;21(15):4585-8.
[2]. Culley, C.M., et al., Moxifloxacin: clinical efficacy and safety. Am J Health Syst Pharm, 2001. 58(5): p. 379-88.
















