Description
Penciclovir is a guanosine nucleoside analog that prevents viral replication by inducing lethal mutations and inhibits DNA polymerase. Penciclovir exhibits antiviral activity and is clinically used to treat herpes virus infections.
Penciclovir is a guanosine nucleoside analog that prevents viral replication by inducing lethal mutations and inhibits DNA polymerase. Penciclovir exhibits antiviral activity and is clinically used to treat herpes virus infections.
Cas No. | 39809-25-1 |
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Purity | ≥98% |
Formula | C10H15N5O3 |
Formula Wt. | 253.26 |
Chemical Name | 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxy- methylbutyl]-6H-purin-6-one |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-3H-purin-6-one |
Synonym | Denavir; Vectavir |
Melting Point | 275-277°C |
Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Appearance | White to off-white crystal powder |
Store Temp | Ambient |
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Ship Temp | Ambient |
MSDS | P1754 MSDS PDF |
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Info Sheet | P1754 Info Sheet PDF |
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