The molecule is an optically active form of ofloxacin having (S)-configuration; an inhibitor of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase It has a role as a DNA synthesis inhibitor, an antibacterial drug and a topoisomerase IV inhibitor. It is an ofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic and a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
(2S)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10-oxo-4-oxa-1-azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13]trideca-5(13),6,8,11-tetraene-11-carboxylic acid