Description
Famciclovir is a guanosine nucleoside analog that exhibits antiviral activity. Clinically, famciclovir is used to treat herpes virus infections; it is a prodrug of penciclovir.
Famciclovir
Product ID F0048
Cas No. 104227-87-4
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 104227-87-4 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C14H19N5O4 |
| Formula Wt. | 321.33 |
| Chemical Name | 2-[2-(2-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl]-1,3-propanediol diacetate (ester) |
| IUPAC Name | [2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)butyl] acetate |
| Synonym | Oravir, Famvir |
| Melting Point | 102-104°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone or methanol. Slightly soluble in ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. |
| Appearance | Off-White Crystal Powder |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
Downloads
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References
Modi S, Van L, Gewirtzman A, et al. Single-day treatment for orolabial and genital herpes: a brief review of pathogenesis and pharmacology. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2008 Apr;4(2):409-17. PMID: 18728852.
Luber AD, Flaherty JF Jr. Famciclovir for treatment of herpesvirus infections. Ann Pharmacother. 1996 Sep;30(9):978-85. PMID: 8876860.