Tetracycline
Also known as: (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aS)-4-(Dimethylamino)-3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide, Achromycin, Ambramycin, Panmycin, Polycycline, Tetrabon, Tetradecin, Tetrex, Tetracyn, Abricycline, Agromicina, Bio-tetra, Cyclomycin, Democracin, Omegamycin, Purocyclina, Sanclomycine, Tetracycline (base), Tetracycline (anhydrous)
Tetracycline (CAS 60-54-8) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C22H24N2O8 and a molecular weight of 444.435 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 175-177 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 554.44°C, a density of 1.3809 and a flash point of 432.0±32.9 °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.
- 60-54-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1333435-2
- Molecular Formula
- C22H24N2O8
- Molecular Weight
- 444.435 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 175-177 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 554.44°C |
| Density | 1.3809 |
| Flash Point | 432.0±32.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 444.153259 |
| PSA | 181.62000 |
| LogP | -1.47 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.6500 |
| Additional Property | 95% ethanol: soluble12.5mg/mL |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Bacterial[1] |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Chopra I, et al. Tetracycline antibiotics: mode of action, applications, molecular biology, and epidemiology ofbacterial resistance. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 2001 Jun;65(2):232-60. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2941301100 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tetracycline?
The CAS number of Tetracycline is 60-54-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetracycline?
Tetracycline has molecular formula C22H24N2O8 and molecular weight 444.435 g/mol.
Is Tetracycline hazardous?
Tetracycline has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tetracycline?
For Tetracycline, Upstream Products: Chlortetracycline, Anhydrotetracycline; Downstream Products: Tetracycline hydrochloride.
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