Demeclocycline hydrochloride is a salt prepared from demeclocycline taking advantage of the basic dimethylamino group which protonates and readily forms a salt in hydrochloric acid solutions. The hydrochloride is the preferred formulation for pharmaceutical applications. Like all tetracyclines, demeclocycline shows broad spectrum antibacterial and antiprotozoan activity.
Demeclocycline hydrochloride is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF, DMSO, and water.
CAS Number
64-73-3
Molecular Formula
C21H22Cl2N2O8
Molecular Weight
501.3
Mechanism of Action
Demeclocycline HCl blocks protein synthesis by binding to the 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits.
Storage Conditions
-20°C