Tetracycline hydrochloride

Tetracycline hydrochloride

Synonyms: [4s-(4alpha,4aalpha,5aalpha,6beta,12aalpha)]-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide hydrochloride;ACHROMYCIN HCL;ACHROMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE;DESCHLOROBIOMYCIN;TETRACYCLINE HCL;TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE;10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-,monohydrochloride,[4s-(4alpha,4a;12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-1monohydrochloride CAS: 64-75-5 MF: C22H25ClN2O8 MW: 480.9 EINECS: 200-593-8

Chemical Properties Yellow crystalline powder Usage Antibiotic substance produced by Streptomyces spp. Antiamebic; antibacterial; antirickettsial.

Usage antibacterial, antiamebic, antirickettsial Usage Tetracycline hydrochloride is a salt prepared from tetracycline taking advantage of the basic dimethylamino group which protonates and readily forms the salt in hydrochloric acid solutions. The hydrochloride is the preferred formulation for pharmaceutical applications.

Tetracycline hydrochloride has broad spectrum antibacterial and antiprotozoan activity and acts by binding to the 30S and 50S ribosomal sub-unit,s blocking protein synthesis. Usage cell nuclei stain General Description Crystals or fine bright yellow powder. pH of 2% aqueous solution: 2.1 - 2.3. Air & Water Reactions Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile Tetracycline hydrochloride is acidic. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents . Fire Hazard Flash point data concerning Tetracycline hydrochloride are not available, however, Tetracycline hydrochloride is probably combustible.