Methacycline is a semi-synthetic tetracycline prepared by dehydration of the 6-hydroxy group of oxytetracycline to yield an exocyclic 6-methylene. Like all tetracyclines, methacycline shows broad spectrum antibacterial and antiprotozoan activity. Methacycline has been extensively cited in the literature with over 400 references.
Methacycline is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
Methacycline is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
