Molekula
Tetracycline
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Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It functions by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Available with CAS number 60-54-8, molecular formula C22H24N2O8, and molecular weight 444.43 g/mol, it must be stored at 2 to 8 °C. The substance carries a warning signal word due to potential toxicity. Molekula supplies Tetracycline from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $58.70 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 40ppm |
| pH | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 10% |
| Assay | ≥ 90% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 1% |
| Specific optical rotation | -271 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| pKa | pKa = 3.3 (at 25 °C) |
Source: PubChem CID 54675776 (DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 32100101 |
| CAS Number | 60-54-8 |
| 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 |
| EC Number | 200-481-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C22H24N2O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 444.43 |
| Exact Mass | 444.1533 |
| 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 |
| InChIKey | NWXMGUDVXFXRIG-WESIUVDSSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C22H24N2O8/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)/t9-,10-,15-,21+,22-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 54675776 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| 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
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- 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
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Abramycin
- Ambramycin
- Deschlorobiomycin
- Panmycin
- Sumycin
- Tetraciclina
- Tetracyclin
- Tetracyclinum
- Tetracyn
- Tsiklomitsin
Frequently asked questions
What is tetracycline used for?
Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including acne, respiratory tract infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of tetracycline?
The chemical formula is C22H24N2O8, and the molecular weight is 444.43 g/mol.
How should tetracycline be stored?
Tetracycline should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light and moisture.
What grade of tetracycline does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies tetracycline in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply tetracycline in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply tetracycline in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a tetracycline order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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