This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General description
• 4-Epichlortetracycline is the hydrochloride salt of 4-Epichlortetracycline, a tetracycline ring structure with a chloride substitution
• 4-Epichlortetracycline hydrochloride (4-Epi-chlortetracycline) is an epimer of chlortetracycline
• 4-Epichlortetracycline suppresses neutrophil activity and dampens the immune response
• Acts as an aminoacyl-tRNA analog to disrupt polypeptide synthesis, reducing bacterial growth Applications
• Can be used for in vitro research on cancer and inflammatory mechanisms
• Intended for use as a selective agent and secondary standard