Chlortetracycline
Also known as: Aureomycin, Chlorotetracycline, 7-Chlorotetracycline, Biomycin, Duomycin, Flamycin, Acronize, Aurofac, Biovetin, Centraureo, Chrysomykine, Orospray, Uromycin, (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aS)-7-chloro-4-(dimethylamino)-3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide, 2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 7-chloro-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-, (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aS)-, EINECS 200-341-7, MFCD00864876
Chlortetracycline (CAS 57-62-5) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C22H23ClN2O8 and a molecular weight of 478.880 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 168.5ºC, a boiling point of 821.1±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 450.4±34.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 57-62-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-37896-3
- Molecular Formula
- C22H23ClN2O8
- Molecular Weight
- 478.880 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 168.5ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 821.1±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 450.4±34.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 478.114288 |
| PSA | 181.62000 |
| LogP | -0.53 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±3.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.745 |
| Storage Conditions | 2-8°C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [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. [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. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Chlortetracycline?
The CAS number of Chlortetracycline is 57-62-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chlortetracycline?
Chlortetracycline has molecular formula C22H23ClN2O8 and molecular weight 478.880 g/mol.
Is Chlortetracycline hazardous?
Chlortetracycline has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Chlortetracycline?
For Chlortetracycline, Upstream Products: Methanol; Downstream Products: Isochlortetracycline, 4-Methoxyphthalic acid, Tetracycline.
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