Oxytetracycline Base

Oxytetracycline base is a yellow crystalline powder that is odorless and stable under normal storage conditions. It is sparingly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol. This compound belongs to the tetracycline family, a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics widely used in scientific, veterinary, and industrial applications.

Applications:

1. Pharmaceutical Industry:

   • Used in the production of antibiotic medications to treat bacterial infections.
   • Effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

2. Scientific Research:

   • Studying bacterial resistance mechanisms.
   • Developing new antimicrobial treatments and formulations.

3. Veterinary Sector:

   • As an additive in animal feed to prevent and treat infections.
   • Commonly used in aquaculture to control bacterial diseases in fish.

4. Agricultural Use:

   • Occasionally employed to protect plants from certain bacterial infections.