Oxytetracycline calcium
Synonyms
2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-, calcium salt (1:1), (4S-(4-alpha,4a-alpha,5-alpha,5a-alpha,6-beta,12a-alpha))-;
Category
Zwitterionic Surfactant
> Phenate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 7179-50-2
EINECS: 230-540-4
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C22H22CaN2O9; C22H24N2O9.Ca
Molecular Weight: 498.50
Structure
Schematic formula:
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative, anti-infective abilities. Tetracycline antibiotics.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antimicrobial agent, antibacterial agent.
Use as pharmaceutical ingredient (antibiotic) (For reference only).
Manufacturers
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