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Doxycycline hydrochloride, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Inhibits angiogenesis and reduces lung metastases by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases.Doxycycline hydrochloride is an antibiotic used to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases like type 1 collagenase in studies on would healing and tissue remodeling. It shows the broad spectrum antibacterial and antiprotozoan activity. It is often used to treat lyme disease, chronic prostatitis, sinusitis, pelvic inflammatory disease acne, rosacea, and rickettsial infections and prophylaxis of anthrax.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Type | Doxycycline Hydrochloride |
Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
Melting Point | 195°C to 201°C |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water to 50mg/ml; May require warming. |
Formula Weight | 480.9 |
Color | Yellow |
Quantity | 5 g |
Chemical Name or Material | Doxycycline hydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
- Doxycycline hydrochloride
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Doxycycline hydrochloride
RUO – Research Use Only