Chlortetracycline

Name:
Chlortetracycline
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	chlorotetracycline
M Formula:	C22H23ClN2O8
Properties:
Golden-yellow crystals. Mp 168–169C. Very soluble in aqueous solutions above pH 8.5; freely soluble in the “Cellosolves” dioxane and “Carbitol”; slightly soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, butanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, and benzene; insoluble in ether and naphtha.
Derivation:
By submerged aerobic fermentation, filtration, solvent extraction, and crystallization.
Use:
Medicine (antibiotic), feed supplement, preservative for raw fish.