Chlortetracycline hydrochloride
Based on 7 publication(s) in Google Scholar
Chlortetracycline hydrochloride (7-Chlorotetracycline hydrochloride) is an orally active, effective and selectively methanogenic bacteria inhibitor with bactericidal effects. Chlortetracycline hydrochloride is also a antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Additionally, Chlortetracycline hydrochloride is a specific and potent calcium ionophore antibiotic, inhibiting binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to ribosomes.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 95.0%
- CAS No.: 64-72-2
- Formula: C22H24Cl2N2O8
- Molecular Weight:515.34
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Storage:
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Chlortetracycline hydrochloride
More- Food Chem X. 2026 Feb 8:34:103646. [Abstract]
- Chemosphere. 2019 Jun:225:378-387. [Abstract]
- Antibiotics (Basel). 2026 Jan 6;15(1):62. [Abstract]
- Sci Rep. 2022 Aug 25;12(1):14502. [Abstract]
- Biology (Basel). 025 Jun 24;14(7):755. [Abstract]
- Saudi Pharm J. 2021 Jun;29(6):566-575. [Abstract]
- BMC Vet Res. 2025 Jul 23;21(1):485. [Abstract]
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Biological Activity
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Tetracycline |
Chlortetracycline hydrochloride (10, 50, 100, 200 mg/L, 18 days) inhibits methane (a main component of biogas) production and is degradated and metabolized by anaerobic digestion (AD) at high concentrations and incubation temperatures[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:SPF level Kunming mice (KM)[4]
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Dosage:50 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o., administration for 42 consecutive days
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Result:Significantly increased the IgM antibody levels, decreased the IgA antibody levels and not influenced IgG antibody levels in serum of mice.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 64-72-2
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 515.34
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Formula C22H24Cl2N2O8
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Color Light yellow to yellow
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SMILES
O=C(C(C1=O)=C(O)[C@@H](N(C)C)[C@]2([H])C[C@]3([H])[C@](C)(O)C4=C(C(C3=C(O)[C@@]21O)=O)C(O)=CC=C4Cl)N.[H]Cl
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Synonyms
7-Chlorotetracycline hydrochloride
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Initial Source
Streptomyces aureofaciens
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Publications (7)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Food Chem X
Machine learning prioritization of antibiotic residues in aquatic foods reveals exposure-driven genotoxic risk mediated by BCL2. [Abstract]2026 Feb 8:34:103646. PMID: 41756597 -
Chemosphere
Mass-balance-model-based evaluation of sewage treatment plant contribution to residual pharmaceuticals in environmental waters. [Abstract]2019 Jun:225:378-387. PMID: 30884299 -
Antibiotics (Basel)
In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Nitroxoline as an Effective Antimicrobial Alternative to Poultry Production. [Abstract]2026 Jan 6;15(1):62. PMID: 41594099 -
Sci Rep
Qualitative immunoassay for the determination of tetracycline antibiotic residues in milk samples followed by a quantitative improved HPLC-DAD method. [Abstract]2022 Aug 25;12(1):14502. PMID: 36008564 -
Biology (Basel)
Polysaccharide Supplements from Millettia speciosa Champ. ex Benth Enhance Growth and Meat Quality in Wenchang Chickens. [Abstract]025 Jun 24;14(7):755. PMID: 40723316 -
Saudi Pharm J
Determination of tetracycline, oxytetracycline and chlortetracycline residues in seafood products of Saudi Arabia using high performance liquid chromatography-Photo diode array detection. [Abstract]2021 Jun;29(6):566-575. PMID: 34194263 -
BMC Vet Res
Dietary supplementation of polysaccharides from Millettia speciosa Champ. ex Benth on growth performance, immune function, antioxidant abilities and intestinal health of Wenchang chickens. [Abstract]2025 Jul 23;21(1):485. PMID: 40702452
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 5 mg/mL (9.70 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
H2O : 5 mg/mL (9.70 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (280 KB)
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SDS (396 KB)
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- Portuguese - PT (396 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Elmund GK, et al. Role of excreted chlortetracycline in modifying the decomposition process in feedlot waste. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1971 Mar-Apr;6(2):129-32. [Content Brief]
[2]. Saling PM, et al. Mouse gamete interactions during fertilization in vitro. Chlortetracycline as a fluorescent probe for the mouse sperm acrosome reaction. J Cell Biol. 1979 Dec;83(3):544-55. [Content Brief]
[4]. Liu D, et al. Synthesis and evaluation of bisulfate/mesylate-conjugated chlortetracycline with high solubility and bioavailability[J]. Acta Pharm. 2020 Dec 1;70(4):483-498. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO / H2O | 1 mM | 1.9405 mL | 9.7023 mL | 19.4047 mL | 48.5117 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.3881 mL | 1.9405 mL | 3.8809 mL | 9.7023 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.