The molecule is a member of the class of tetracyclines with formula C22H22N2O9 that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of oxytetracycline by Streptomyces rimosus. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is a tautomer of a 5a,11a-dehydrooxytetracycline zwitterion.
(4S,4aR,5R,6R,12aR)-4-(dimethylamino)-1,5,6,10,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-3,11,12-trioxo-4a,5-dihydro-4H-tetracene-2-carboxamide