Description

Oxytetracyclinehclbp CAS NO 9379-57-2 is the hydrochloride salt form of oxytetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class. This high-purity grade is critical for ensuring efficacy and safety in pharmaceutical formulations and animal health products. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, and aquaculture industries for producing therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Used in the formulation of human and veterinary antibiotic capsules, tablets, and injectables.
• Veterinary Medicine: A key component in medicated feeds, premixes, and treatments for bacterial infections in livestock, poultry, and companion animals.
• Aquaculture: Employed in fish farming to control and prevent bacterial diseases.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and biochemical tool in microbiological and pharmacological research.
• Feed Additive: Incorporated at approved levels for growth promotion and disease prevention in animal nutrition (subject to regional regulations).

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxytetracyclinehclbp
CAS No.	9379-57-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₉·HCl
Molecular Weight	496.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride; Oxytetracycline HCl; 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 monohydrochloride; Terramycin Hydrochloride; OTC HCl; Oxytetracyn Hydrochloride; Glomycin Hydrochloride; Oxytetracyclini Hydrochloridum
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Quality Control

Our Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride BP grade is manufactured and tested to meet the standards of the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), ensuring high purity and consistency for critical applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including identification, assay, impurity profiling, and residual solvent analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full compliance are available upon request.

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 (on dried basis)	95.0% - 102.0%
pH (1% solution)	2.0 - 3.0
Specific Optical Rotation	-188° to -200°
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 50 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Meets BP requirements

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