Molekula
Tylosin
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Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic used primarily in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in livestock, poultry, and fish. It is also employed in aquaculture for disease prevention. This chemical has a CAS number of 1401-69-0, with the molecular formula C46H77NO17 and a molecular weight of 916.10. It requires refrigerated storage between 2 to 8°C and carries a "Danger" signal word due to its hazardous nature. Molekula supplies Tylosin 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 | White to buff powder |
| Heavy metals | <20ppm |
| pH | 8.5 - 10.5 |
| Loss on Drying | <4.0% |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in Methanol, Soluble in Alcohol, Acetone or Chloroform, slightly soluble in water, Practically insoluble in hexane |
| Assay | >900u/mg |
| Sulphated Ash | <2.5% |
| Tyramine | Absorption of sample solution is not more than the control solution |
| Tylosin Composition | Tylosin A: >80%, A+B+C+D >95% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 128-132 °C |
| pKa | pKa = 7.73 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.63 |
Source: PubChem CID 5280440 (HSDB, ChEMBL)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89981816 |
| CAS Number | 1401-69-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[(4R,5S,6S,7R,9R,11E,13E,15R,16R)-6-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-5-[(2S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-16-ethyl-4-hydroxy-15-[[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6R)-5-hydroxy-3,4-dimethoxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-5,9,13-trimethyl-2,10-dioxo-1-oxacyclohexadeca-11,13-dien-7-yl]acetaldehyde |
| EC Number | 215-754-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C46H77NO17 |
| Molecular Weight | 916.10 |
| Exact Mass | 915.5191 |
| SMILES | CC[C@@H]1[C@H](/C=C(/C=C/C(=O)[C@@H](C[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CC(=O)O1)O)C)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)C)O[C@H]3C[C@@]([C@H]([C@@H](O3)C)O)(C)O)N(C)C)O)CC=O)C)\C)CO[C@H]4[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)C)O)OC)OC |
| InChIKey | WBPYTXDJUQJLPQ-VMXQISHHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C46H77NO17/c1-13-33-30(22-58-45-42(57-12)41(56-11)37(52)26(5)60-45)18-23(2)14-15-31(49)24(3)19-29(16-17-48)39(25(4)32(50)20-34(51)62-33)64-44-38(53)36(47(9)10)40(27(6)61-44)63-35-21-46(8,55)43(54)28(7)59-35/h14-15,17-18,24-30,32-33,35-45,50,52-55H,13,16,19-22H2,1-12H3/b15-14+,23-18+/t24-,25+,26-,27-,28+,29+,30-,32-,33-,35+,36-,37-,38-,39-,40-,41-,42-,43+,44+,45-,46-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5280440 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29419050 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
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
- P284 Wear respiratory 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
- BiloVet
- Fradizine
- Tilosina
- Tylan
- Tylocine
- Tylosin A
- Tylosin Base
- Tylosine
- Tylosinum
- Vubityl 200
Frequently asked questions
What is tylosin primarily used for?
Tylosin is primarily used as an antibiotic in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in livestock, poultry, and companion animals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of tylosin?
The chemical formula is **C₄₆H₇₇NO₁₇** with a molecular weight of **916.10 g/mol**.
How should tylosin be stored?
Store tylosin at **2–8°C** to maintain stability and potency.
What grades or purities of tylosin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies tylosin in **pharmaceutical-grade and veterinary-grade** purities, depending on application requirements.
Can Molekula supply tylosin in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk supply options for tylosin, with quantities tailored to your production or distribution needs.
What documentation comes with a tylosin order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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