Description

Oxytetracycline Dihydrate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class, widely recognized for its efficacy against a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasmas, and certain protozoa. Its primary commercial value lies in its extensive use in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry to promote growth and treat infections. This makes it a critical raw material for manufacturers of premixes, feed additives, and pharmaceutical formulations targeting the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries globally.

Application

• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: A key active ingredient in injectable solutions, oral powders, tablets, and ointments for treating bacterial infections in livestock, poultry, pets, and fish.
• Animal Feed Additives: Incorporated into premixes and complete feeds as a growth promoter and for disease prevention in food-producing animals.
• Aquaculture: Used in medicated feeds to control bacterial diseases such as furunculosis in fish and vibriosis in shrimp.
• Agricultural Uses: Applied for the control of certain bacterial plant diseases, including fire blight in pome fruits.
• API Manufacturing: Serves as a bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for formulators producing finished dosage forms.
• Research & Development: Utilized in microbiological laboratories as a standard or selective agent in culture media.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxytetracycline Dihydrate
CAS No.	6153-64-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₉ • 2H₂O
Molecular Weight	496.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxytetracycline Hydrate; Terramycin; 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 Dihydrate; OTC; Oxytetracycline Dihydrate BP/USP; Oxytetracyn; Hydroxytetracycline Dihydrate; Glomycin
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Quality Control

Our Oxytetracycline Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets relevant pharmacopeial standards such as USP, BP, or EP, depending on the grade supplied. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, potency, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance for our B2B partners in regulated industries.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	95.0% - 102.0%
pH (1% suspension)	4.5 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	4.0% - 8.0%
Specific Rotation	-188° to -200°
Heavy Metals	≤ 50 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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