Appearance & Form:
Yellow crystalline powder, hygroscopic upon prolonged exposure to ambient humidity exceeding 60% RH.
Solubility Profile:
Freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%). Solutions exhibit acidic reaction kinetics and degrade rapidly in alkaline environments.
Particle Size Distribution (PSD):
Standard grade D90 < 75 micrometers; micronized grade (D90 < 50 micrometers) available for injectable suspension lines to prevent needle clogging and sedimentation.
Thermal Behavior:
Melts with decomposition at approx. 180°C; store below 25°C protected from light.
Compliance with current pharmacopeial monographs ensures direct integration into regulated manufacturing lines and streamlined dossier submissions.
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Parameter |
Specification Standard (USP/BP) |
Typical Batch Analytical Result |
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Description |
Yellow, crystalline powder; odorless; bitter taste |
Conforms |
|
Identification (A, B, C) |
Positive reactions per USP monograph |
Positive |
|
Assay (anhydrous basis) |
89.0% - 102.0% (or 95.0% - 102.0% dried basis) |
99.4% |
|
Specific Optical Rotation |
-188° to -200° (1% in 0.01M HCl) |
-192° |
|
pH (1% w/v aqueous solution) |
2.3 - 2.9 |
2.6 |
|
Loss on Drying |
<= 2.0% |
0.8% |
|
Sulfated Ash / Residue on Ignition |
<= 0.5% |
0.12% |
|
Heavy Metals |
<= 50 ppm |
< 10 ppm |
Formulation engineers integrate this API across multiple commercial veterinary dosage forms:
Injectable Solutions:
Long-acting and standard intramuscular formulations for cattle, swine, and sheep targeting systemic and respiratory infections.
Oral Powders & Soluble Granules:
Drinking water administration for poultry flocks to manage airsacculitis and chronic respiratory disease (CRD).
Feed Premixes:
Therapeutic and metaphylactic inclusion in swine and poultry feed production under strict veterinary feed directive (VFD) controls.
Intra-uterine Infusions:
Boluses and suspensions for bovine metritis management.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Relevance
Dissolution Kinetics:
Controlled crystal habit ensures rapid dissolution rates in aqueous vehicles, minimizing phase separation in multi-dose suspension vials.
Excipient Compatibility:
Compatible with standard chelating agents (e.g., magnesium chloride hexahydrate) and stabilizing antioxidants (e.g., sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate) utilized in liquid injectable matrices.
Powder Flowability:
Free-flowing characteristics prevent bridging and arching in automated industrial hopper feeds during dry-blend premix processing.

Grade Identification:
Pharma Grade, cGMP compliant.
Pharmacopeia Conformance:
Fully conforms to USP, BP, and Ph. Eur. monographs.
Impurities Profile:
Controlled in strict accordance with ICH Q3A/Q3B guidelines for related substances and degradation products (4-epianhydrotetracycline <= 0.5%, anhydrotetracycline <= 0.5%).
Residual Solvents:
Tested via Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC-HS) confirming conformance with ICH Q3C limits for Class 2 and Class 3 solvents.
Batch Testing Protocol:
Every production lot undergoes independent analytical release testing via HPLC, FTIR, and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Reference Standards:
Analytical assays calibrated directly against primary USP/EP reference standards.

Data Integrity Architecture:
Laboratory testing managed via 21 CFR Part 11 compliant Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), guaranteeing unalterable audit trails.
Retention Sample Protocol:
A 5-year retention sample archive is maintained for every commercial batch in climate-controlled stability chambers (25°C / 60% RH and 40°C / 75% RH).
Complete documentation packages are available under Confidentiality Agreement (CDA) or upon verified commercial inquiry:
COA (Certificate of Analysis):
Details full batch-specific chemical assay, impurity breakdown, microbiological load tests, and physical characteristics.
SDS (Safety Data Sheet):
GHS-compliant documentation outlining handling precautions, necessary PPE, and industrial spill response procedures.
TDS (Technical Data Sheet):
Summarizes physical-chemical parameters, storage constraints, and recommended reconstitution limits.
Lead Time:
Ex-stock items: Dispatch within 5 - 7 business days upon order verification.
Production orders: 3 - 4 weeks for manufacturing schedule integration.
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity):
100 kg (standard commercial export drum configuration).
Sample Policy:
Analytical samples (50 g - 500 g) provided for laboratory validation and method transfer upon receipt of corporate credentials and active courier account details.
Bulk Supply Capacity:
Annual manufacturing output exceeding 500 metric tons, supporting structured quarterly blanket orders and multi-port container shipments (FCL/LCL).
Primary Packaging:
Double-layer food/pharma-grade low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags, heat-sealed under nitrogen purge to prevent moisture migration and photo-oxidation.
Secondary Packaging:
Fiber drums fitted with tamper-evident security seals (Standard Net Weight: 25 kg/drum). Dimensions: 38 x 51 cm. Palletized and stretch-wrapped for international container freight.
Storage Guidelines:
Store in a tight, light-resistant container below 25°C in a dry, well-ventilated warehouse environment. Shelf life: 3 years from manufacturing date when unopened and stored as directed.

Custom Particle Size Distribution: Tailored micronization available (D90 down to 10 micrometers) for specialized suspension or micro-encapsulation delivery systems.
Custom Packaging Configurations: Alternative net-weight increments (5 kg, 10 kg, 50 kg fiber drums or foil bags) engineered to match plant automated charging requirements.
Private Labeling: Neutral unbranded labeling or custom client-specified shipping marks available for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

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