Oxytetracycline Dihydrate (CAS 6153-64-6) | Laboratory Antibiotic Powder – Ausamics

Oxytetracycline Dihydrate

Broad-Spectrum Tetracycline Antibiotic for Research & Microbiology

Catalog Number: ASA-2017
CAS Number: 79-57-2
Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₁₈N₂O₉ · 2H₂O
Molecular Weight: 466.47 g/mol

Overview

Oxytetracycline Dihydrate is a broad-spectrum tetracycline-class antibiotic widely used in microbiological research, laboratory studies, and culture media applications. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis through binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, making it effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

In laboratory settings, oxytetracycline is commonly used as a selective agent to suppress susceptible microorganisms or to study antibiotic resistance mechanisms, microbial physiology, and genetic selection systems.

Ausamics Oxytetracycline Dihydrate is supplied for research and laboratory use, offering consistent quality, defined potency, and reproducible performance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

• Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis (30S ribosomal subunit)

• Widely used as a selective agent in microbiological media

• Suitable for antibiotic resistance and genetic studies

• Supplied with controlled quality and documentation

Typical Laboratory Applications

Microbiology & Research

• Selective agent in bacterial and fungal culture media

• Suppression of susceptible bacteria during mixed-culture studies

• Antibiotic resistance research

• Genetic selection and plasmid maintenance studies

Biotechnology & Academic Research

• Studies of protein synthesis inhibition

• Microbial physiology and growth-response analysis

• Method development and validation

Mechanism of Action

Oxytetracycline inhibits bacterial growth by reversibly binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA to the ribosome. This action blocks protein synthesis and results in bacteriostatic activity under laboratory conditions.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in dilute acids and alkalis

• Stability: Light-sensitive; hygroscopic

Storage & Stability

• Store at 2–8 °C

• Protect from light and moisture

• Keep container tightly closed

• Use before the stated expiry date

Intended Use

For research and laboratory use only.
Not for human, veterinary, food, feed, agricultural, or pharmaceutical use.

Quality & Documentation

• Supplied with Certificate of Analysis (COA)

• SDS available upon request

• Manufactured and handled under controlled conditions

Customs & Trade Information

HS / AHECC Code: 2941.50.00
Tetracycline antibiotics and derivatives

Why Buy Oxytetracycline from Ausamics?

• Reliable Australian supplier

• Consistent batch quality

• Competitive research pricing

• Responsive technical support