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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Chlortetracycline hydrochloride, can be used as secondary standard
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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
- Chlortetracycline hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline family
- Receives its name from a 7-chloro substitution on one of the rings of its parent structure, tetracycline
- A bacteriostatic that inhibits the 30S ribosomal subunit and prevents peptide formation
- Can work as an antiprotozoal and antifungal
Applications
- Chlortetracycline is suitable for use in biochemistry, microbiology, in vivo research, and cell culture
- Intended for research use only

Specifications
Specifications
Type | Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride |
Physical Form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
Melting Point | 220.0°C |
Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Specific Rotation | − 242.50 (20.00°C c=0.5,water) |
Color | Yellow |
Quantity | 500 mg |
Solubility Information | Solubility in water: 8.6g/L (28°C). Other solubilities: practically insoluble in acetone, ether,, chloroform, dioxane and propylene glycol, 17.4g/L methanol (28°C), 1.7g/L ethanol (28°C), soluble in solutions of alkali hydroxides and, carbonate |
Formula Weight | 515.33 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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A0445986 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/03/2024 | 268245000,268240025 |
A0441048 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/04/2022 | 268245000,268240025 |
A0433464 | Certificate of Analysis | 14/09/2021 | 268245000,268240025 |
A0363578 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/08/2021 | 268245000,268240025 |
A0383846 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/05/2020 | 268245000,268240025 |
Safety and Handling

- Chlortetracycline hydrochloride
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
RUO – Research Use Only
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