Description

Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class, widely recognized for its potent bacteriostatic activity. Its primary commercial value lies in its extensive use in veterinary medicine and as a feed additive to promote growth and prevent disease in livestock. This makes it a critical raw material for manufacturers in the animal health, pharmaceutical, and feed additive industries seeking reliable, high-quality antibiotic supplies.

Application

• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: A key active ingredient in injectable solutions, powders, and ointments for treating bacterial infections in cattle, swine, poultry, and pets.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated into premixes and complete feeds to enhance growth rates, improve feed efficiency, and prevent outbreaks of diseases like anaplasmosis and respiratory infections.
• Aquaculture: Used for the prevention and treatment of bacterial diseases in farmed fish and shrimp.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in microbiological research, antibiotic resistance studies, and biochemical assays.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of more complex antibiotic compounds and derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
CAS No.	64-72-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₃ClN₂O₈ • HCl
Molecular Weight	515.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Aureomycin Hydrochloride; 7-Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride; Chlorotetracycline HCl; CTC HCl; (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aS)-7-Chloro-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxonaphthacene-2-carboxamide hydrochloride; Biomycin; Duomycin
EINECS	200-591-7

Quality Control

Our Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for potency and related substances, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and feed-grade applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC, anhydrous basis)	95.0% - 102.0%
pH (1% solution)	2.3 - 3.3
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 2.0% Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.