| Oxytetracycline dihydrate Chemical Properties | |
| Melting point | 181-182 °C |
| alpha | -216 º (c=1,0.1 M HCl) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | 1 M HCl: 0.1 M yellow to yellow-orange, clear |
| form | crystalline |
| color | yellow |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
Oxytetracycline Dihydrate is a prescription antibiotic that interferes with the ability of bacteria to produce essential proteins.
Oxytetracycline dihydrate is an antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class. Oxytetracycline dihydrate potent inhibits Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Oxytetracycline dihydrate is a protein synthesis inhibitor and prevents the binding from aminoacil-tRNA to the complex m-ribosomal RNA.
