Thermo Scientific Chemicals Tetracycline hydrochloride, can be used as secondary standard

Description

Tetracycline hydrochloride, CAS # 64-75-5, is a wide-spectrum antibiotic that targets both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• Tetracycline hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the antibiotic tetracycline
• Tetracycline blocks amino acyl-tRNA binding during bacterial protein synthesis
• Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits growth of both gram positive and gram negative bacteria

Applications

• Tetracycline may be used as a selection agent in cell culture
• It may also be used to activate inducible gene expression in engineered cells

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64-75-5
• Molecular Formula: C22H25ClN2O8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 480.898
• MDL Number: MFCD00078142
• InChI Key: HTXDZWDXSWLLLW-FMZCEJRJSA-N
• PubChem CID: 129628373
• IUPAC Name: (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aS)-4-(dimethylamino)-3,6,10,11,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,12-dioxo-4,4a,5,5a-tetrahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide;hydrochloride
• SMILES: CC1(C2CC3C(C(=C(C(=O)C3(C(=O)C2=C(C4=C1C=CC=C4O)O)O)C(=O)N)O)N(C)C)O.Cl

• Type: Tetracycline Hydrochloride
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 223.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Specific Rotation: − 252.00
• Color: Yellow
• Quantity: 500 mg
• Beilstein: 14, IV, 2625
• Merck Index: 15, 9341
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 20g/L. Other solubilities: soluble in ethanol: 5g/L, insoluble in ether, hydrocarbons and acetone
• Formula Weight: 480.9
• Percent Purity: ≥95 (anhydrous and solvent free), 80 wt% (as is, calculated)
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetracycline hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	LIGHT SENSITIVE
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	200-593-8
RTECSNumber	QI9100000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only