Oxytetracycline dihydrate

Zyntex supplies high-purity Oxytetracycline dihydrate, a versatile tetracycline-class antibiotic. It is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used in livestock health, aquaculture, and the treatment of specific human bacterial infections.

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Description
Oxytetracycline dihydrate is a potent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent derived from Streptomyces rimosus, supplied globally by Zyntex. We provide premium Oxytetracycline dihydrate (CAS 6153-64-6) to meet the rigorous standards of the veterinary, agricultural, and clinical research sectors. Furthermore, this crystalline dihydrate form offers superior stability and handling characteristics compared to anhydrous variants. Consequently, Zyntex ensures that every batch maintains exceptional potency for high-performance applications ranging from injectable solutions to medicated animal feed.

Antimicrobial Benefits of Oxytetracycline dihydrate

In the field of veterinary and human medicine, this specialized antibiotic offers unique functional advantages due to its ability to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. Many pharmaceutical formulators prefer Oxytetracycline dihydrate because it effectively targets a wide array of Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, as well as Mycoplasma and Rickettsia species. Moreover, the dihydrate salt form exhibits a favorable solubility profile in acidic environments, ensuring reliable bioavailability in various delivery systems. Therefore, the active ingredient remains a cornerstone in the treatment of respiratory, systemic, and local infections. Zyntex delivers this product with high assay levels to ensure it integrates seamlessly into your complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and sterilization processes.

Zyntex also supplies high-grade materials for specialized agricultural and aquaculture applications. For instance, farmers use this agent to manage “Fire Blight” in apple and pear orchards, offering a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides. Additionally, Oxytetracycline dihydrate plays a crucial role in fish farming for controlling bacterial gill disease and systemic infections in salmonids and other aquatic species. In the research sector, it serves as a powerful selective agent in molecular biology and genetic engineering (such as Tet-On/Tet-Off systems). Consequently, our robust supply chain guarantees that you receive a reliable reagent that improves your final product efficacy. Finally, we provide full technical support and documentation to ensure your manufacturing facility meets all international regulatory safety standards.

Key Oxytetracycline dihydrate Applications

This versatile antimicrobial delivers superior results across these four key industrial areas:

🐄 Veterinary Medicine

It acts as a primary active ingredient in long-acting injectables and oral powders for treating respiratory and systemic infections in livestock.

🐟 Aquaculture Health

Utilize pharmaceutical-grade quality in medicated feeds to control bacterial diseases in commercial fish and shrimp populations.

🍏 Agricultural Protection

Maintain crop health by using this compound as a biological bactericide to prevent devastating plant diseases like Fire Blight.

🧪 Molecular Research

This molecule is critical for gene expression control systems and as a selective marker in microbiology and cell culture studies.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification Standard
Product NameOxytetracycline dihydrate
CAS Number6153-64-6
Molecular FormulaC22H24N2O9 · 2H2O
Assay (Purity)95.0% – 102.0% (HPLC)

🔬 Scientific Resource: For technical safety data and external chemical properties, visit: PubChem: Oxytetracycline dihydrate