Oxytetracycline base
CAS#: 79-57-2
Oxytetracycline base is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class. It is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The compound is often used in both human and veterinary medicine for treating various bacterial infections. Unlike its salt forms, the “base” refers to the basic, non-salt form of the drug, which may have different solubility and stability characteristics.