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
Product ID P1754
Cas No. 39809-25-1
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| 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, DMSO. |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystal powder |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
Downloads
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References
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Balzarini J, Bohman C, Walker RT, et al. Comparative cytostatic activity of different antiherpetic drugs against herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase gene-transfected tumor cells. Mol Pharmacol. 1994 Jun;45(6):1253-8. PMID: 8022417.