Compound Q&A
What is Oxytetracycline (CAS: 79-57-2)?
Answer
Oxytetracycline, with the CAS number 79-57-2, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class. It has the chemical formula C22H24N2O8 and is known for its ability to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is commonly used in veterinary medicine and human healthcare for treating a variety of bacterial infections.
About
CAS No
79-57-2
English Name
Oxytetracycline
Molecular Formula
C22H24N2O9
Molecular Weight
460.4340 g/mol
SMILES
CN([C@@H]1C(=C(C(=O)N)C(=O)[C@@]2([C@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H]1C(=C2O)C(=O)c2c([C@@]1(C)O)cccc2O)O)O)C
InChIKey
IWVCMVBTMGNXQD-PXOLEDIWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
