C22H24N2O8 • HCl
MW 480.9
Bacteriostatic antibiotic with activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Tetracycline reversibly binds to the 30S ribosome and inhibits binding of aminoacyl-t-RNA to the acceptor site on the 70S ribosome.
Slightly soluble in water.
Soluble in EtOH.
Store dry at 0-5 °C.
Protect from light.
