Product Name:Tetracycline hydrochloride(Tetracycline HCl)
Synonym:Tetracycline HCl;Tetracycline hydrochloride;64-75-5;cefracyclinetablets;chlorhydratedetetracycline;
chlorowodorkutetracykliny;cyclopar;alatet;
Molecular Formula:C22H25ClN2O8
Formula Weight:480.9
CAS No.:64-75-5
Description:Tetracycline hydrochloride is a salt prepared from tetracycline taking advantage of the basic dimethylamino group which protonates and readily forms the salt in hydrochloric acid solutions. The hydrochloride is the preferred formulation for pharmaceutical applications. Tetracycline hydrochloride has broad spectrum antibacterial and antiprotozoan activity and acts by binding to the 30S and 50S ribosomal sub-unit,s blocking protein synthesis.
Tetracycline hydrochloride is used to induce apoptosis in osteoclasts. It is used to treat acne and other skin infections, respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, genital, urinary infections, leptospirosis, helicobacter pylori, taxoplasmosis, mycoplasma, psittacosis for dog and cats. It also works more effectively in animals that have tick-borne infections. It is also useful in cell culture applications.