15251-48-6

Basic information

• Product Name: OXYTETRACYCLINE HEMICALCIUM SALT
• Synonyms: OXYTETRACYCLINE HEMICALCIUM SALT;OXYTETRACYCLINE CALCIUM SALT;oxytetracycline hemicalcium;2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-, calcium salt, [4S-(4alpha,4aalpha,5alpha,5aalpha,6beta,12aalpha)]-
• CAS NO: 15251-48-6
• Molecular Formula: C44H46CaN4O18
• Molecular Weight: 958.93
• EINECS: 239-293-7
• Product Categories: Antibacterial;Antibiotics;Antibiotics A to;Antibiotics by Application;Antibiotics N-SAntibiotics;Chemical Structure Class;Genetic Marker SelectionAntibiotics;Interferes with Protein SynthesisSpectrum of Activity;L - ZAntibiotics;Mechanism of Action;Tetracyclines
• Mol File: 15251-48-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Solubility: formic acid: soluble50mg/mL, very slightly hazy, orange to very
• CAS DataBase Reference: OXYTETRACYCLINE HEMICALCIUM SALT(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: OXYTETRACYCLINE HEMICALCIUM SALT(15251-48-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: OXYTETRACYCLINE HEMICALCIUM SALT(15251-48-6)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 15251-48-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Oxytetracycline Hemicalcium Salt, also known as Tetracycline, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from the Streptomyces bacteria. It is a pale yellow to greenish fawn, crystalline powder with potent antibacterial properties. The brand name for this compound is Terramycint, which is produced by Pfizer.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Oxytetracycline Hemicalcium Salt is used as an antibiotic for treating various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thus stopping the growth and spread of the infection.
Used in Veterinary Medicine:
In the veterinary field, Oxytetracycline Hemicalcium Salt is used as a therapeutic agent for treating bacterial infections in animals. It is also used as a growth promoter in livestock, although its use for this purpose is controversial and restricted in some regions due to concerns about antibiotic resistance.
Used in Aquaculture:
Oxytetracycline Hemicalcium Salt is employed in aquaculture as a treatment for bacterial infections in fish and other aquatic organisms. It helps maintain the health of the aquatic species and prevents the spread of diseases in fish farms.
Used in Research:
In scientific research, Oxytetracycline Hemicalcium Salt is used as a tool to study the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and to develop new strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

InChI:InChI=1/C22H24N2O9.Ca/c1-21(32)7-5-4-6-8(25)9(7)15(26)10-12(21)17(28)13-14(24(2)3)16(27)11(20(23)31)19(30)22(13,33)18(10)29;/h4-6,12-14,17,25,27-29,32-33H,1-3H3,(H2,23,31);/q;+2/p-2/t12-,13-,14+,17+,21-,22+;/m1./s1