Molekula
Tetracycline hydrochloride (2°C to 8°C)
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Tetracycline hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in research and pharmaceutical applications to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. It is available in powder form with a molecular formula of C22H24N2O8 · HCl, a molecular weight of 480.90 g/mol, and a CAS number of 64-75-5. Stored at 2 to 8 °C, it carries a warning signal word due to potential hazards. Molekula supplies Tetracycline hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder |
| Grade | Complies with BP2013, EP7, USP38 |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 0.1% |
| Single Impurity | ≤ 0.005% |
| Identification | IR, HPLC, TLC, UV |
| pH | 1.8 - 2.8 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.0% |
| Assay | 95.0 - 102.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.5% |
| Specific optical rotation | -240 to -255° |
| Residual Solvents | n-Butanol ≤ 3,000ppm |
| Potency | ≥ 900μg/mg |
| Total Impurities | ≤ 5.0% |
| 4-epianhydrotetracycline | ≤ 2.0% |
| Microbial Limit | Complies |
| Residual Solvents: Acetone | ≤ 100ppm |
| 4-Epiteracycline | ≤ 3.0% |
| Anhydrotetracyoline | ≤ 0.5% |
| Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride | ≤ 0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90035044 |
| CAS Number | 64-75-5 |
| IUPAC Name | (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aR)-4-(dimethylamino)-1,6,10,11,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-3,12-dioxo-4,4a,5,5a-tetrahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide;hydrochloride |
| EC Number | 200-593-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C22H24N2O8 · HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 480.90 |
| Exact Mass | 480.1299 |
| SMILES | C[C@@]1([C@H]2C[C@H]3[C@@H](C(=O)C(=C([C@]3(C(=O)C2=C(C4=C1C=CC=C4O)O)O)O)C(=O)N)N(C)C)O.Cl |
| InChIKey | YCIHPQHVWDULOY-FMZCEJRJSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C22H24N2O8.ClH/c1-21(31)8-5-4-6-11(25)12(8)16(26)13-9(21)7-10-15(24(2)3)17(27)14(20(23)30)19(29)22(10,32)18(13)28;/h4-6,9-10,15,25-26,29,31-32H,7H2,1-3H3,(H2,23,30);1H/t9-,10-,15-,21+,22-;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 54704426 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2941300000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941300000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is tetracycline hydrochloride used for?
It is an antibiotic used in research and pharmaceutical applications to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of tetracycline hydrochloride?
The formula is C22H24N2O8 · HCl with a molecular weight of 480.90 g/mol.
How should tetracycline hydrochloride be stored?
It must be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light and moisture.
What grade of tetracycline hydrochloride does Molekula supply?
We supply it as a research-grade chemical, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply tetracycline hydrochloride in bulk?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities upon request—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of tetracycline hydrochloride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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