Valacyclovir is an antiviral compound that is clinically used to treat infection of the Varicella-zoster virus. This compound is a prodrug for acyclovir. Valacyclovir also inhibits neuraminidase and displays efficacy against other viruses such as herpes simplex virus and HIV-1.
| Cas No. | 124832-27-5 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C13H20N6O4 • HCl |
| Formula Wt. | 360.80 |
| Chemical Name | L-Valine 2-[(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9- yl)methoxy]ethyl ester hydrochloride |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[(2-amino-6-oxo-3H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]ethyl(2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate;hydrochloride |
| Synonym | Valacyclovir hydrochloride; BW-256U87 |
| Melting Point | 159-162°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | V0045 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | V0045 Info Sheet PDF |
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