Tylosin Tartrate
- CAS
- 74610-55-2
- EC
- 616-119-1
- Sectors
- Animal Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare
Tylosin Tartrate (CAS 74610-55-2) is the water-soluble tartrate salt of tylosin, a macrolide antibiotic derived from fermentation of Streptomyces fradiae, appearing as a light yellow powder and used in veterinary medicine against chronic respiratory disease in chickens, infectious sinusitis in turkeys, and swine dysentery. The tartrate form dissolves readily in drinking water, making it well suited to flock- and herd-level medication programs. It is bacteriostatic, with strong activity against Gram-positive organisms and mycoplasma and a limited range of Gram-negative bacteria. In swine, it is used against swine dysentery caused by Brachyspira (Serpulina) hyodysenteriae and arthritis caused by Mycoplasma hyosynoviae. It is administered via drinking water or feed as an API for veterinary formulations .
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C46H77NO17.C4H6O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 1052.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | Light yellow powder |
| Form | powder |
| Color | colorless to yellow |
| Melting point | 140-146 °C |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29419090 |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Tylosin Tartrate
Applications
Used in veterinary medicine to treat respiratory infections in poultry and swine dysentery; as feed additive for growth promotion in livestock; in pharmaceuticals for animal health; in research for antimicrobial studies; in aquaculture for bacterial control.
Safety & Risks
May cause allergic respiratory and skin reactions; germ cell mutagenicity no data available; carcinogenicity IARC no component classified as carcinogenic; avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; in case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection; wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Packaging
Packaged in 5kg or 25kg fiber drums with double liners for moisture protection; store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry places.