SMILES:

CN(C)C1C2CC3C(=C(O)C4=C(C=CC=C4O)C3(C)O)C(=O)C2(O)C(=C(C(N)=O)C1=O)O
Tetracycline Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Tetracycline product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aR)-4-(dimethylamino)-1,6,10,11,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-3,12-dioxo-4,4a,5,5a-tetrahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide
CAS Number 60-54-8
Molecular Formula

C22H24N2O8

Molecular Weight (MW) 444.43
SMILES CN(C)C1C2CC3C(=C(O)C4=C(C=CC=C4O)C3(C)O)C(=O)C2(O)C(=C(C(N)=O)C1=O)O
InChIKey NWXMGUDVXFXRIG-WESIUVDSSA-N

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 89 mg/mL (200.25 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 22 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.