| C.A.S. number: 108050-54-0
Synonyms: 20-Deoxy-20-(3,5-dimethylpiperidin-1-yl)-desmycosin
Structural formula

Molecular formula: C46H80N2O13
Molecular weight: 869.15
Tilmicosin is a macrolide antibiotic developed for veterinary use. It is recommended for treatment and prevention of pneumonia in cattle, sheep and pigs, associated with Pasteurella haemolytica, P. multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, mycoplasma species and other microorganisms found sensitive to this compound. Tilmicosin has not been previously reviewed by the Committee.
PRODUCT NAME : TILMICOSIN PHOSPHATE
Test |
Specification |
Appearance |
White or light-yellow powder |
Identification |
Color reaction: positive |
Heavy metals |
≤ 20ppm |
Acidity |
PH5.5-7.5 |
Loss on drying |
≤ 5.0% |
Residue on ignition |
≤ 3.0% |
Assay (on the dried basis) |
The tilmicosin content |
≥ 75% |
the content of tilmicosin cis-isomers |
82.0%-88% |
The content of tilmicosin trans-isomers |
12%-18% |
The tilmicosin phosphate content |
≥ 85% |
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