| Doxycycline hyclate Chemical Properties | |
| Melting point | 206-209C (dec.) |
| alpha | D25 -110° (c = 1 in 0.01N methanolic HCl) |
| RTECS | QI8925000 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | H2O: soluble50mg/mL |
| form | Yellow to yellow-green crystalline solid |
| color | yellow to greenish-yellow |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water to 50mg/ml. May require warming.Soluble in water, methanol. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether. |
Doxycycline hydrochloride(Doxycycline hyclate) is a semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic that has very strong resistance to bacteria that cause respiratory infections, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. In addition, it can also treat infections caused by Chlamydia, Rickettsia and certain spirochetes and has antiprotozoal and anthelmintic properties.
