Oxytetracycline CAS#: 79-57-2; ChemWhat Code: 101354
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Oxytetracycline |
| Synonyms | 12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-10;4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-,2-Naphthacenecarboxamide;5-hydroxy-tetracyclin;6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-,(4s-(4-alpha,4a-alpha,5-alpha,5a;6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-,[4s-(4alpha,4aalpha,5alpha,5a;6-beta,12a-alpha))–alph;adamycin;antibiotictm25 |
| CAS Registry Number | 79-57-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C22H24N2O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 460.43 |
| EINECS | 201-212-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 183 °C |
| alpha | -223 º (c=1 0.03N HCl) |
| Storage | -20°C |
| Solubulity | Sparingly soluble in aqueous solution at 0.6 mg/mL |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | Beige to light yellow |
| Water Solubility | 0.2 g/L |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 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-, (4S,4aR,5S,5aR,6S,12aS)-(79-57-2) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| R Phrase | 63-36-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 22-24/25-36/37/39-26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | QI7875000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 79-57-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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