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BP895

Zidovudine impurity standard

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3′-Azido-3′-deoxythymidine, AZT, Azidothymidine, ZDV, Zidovudine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13N5O4
CAS Number:
30516-87-1
Molecular Weight:
267.24
Beilstein:
3595791
MDL number:
MFCD00006536
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

zidovudine

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

113-115 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

mixture

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1=CN([C@H]2C[C@H](N=[N+]=[N-])[C@@H](CO)O2)C(=O)NC1=O

InChI

1S/C10H13N5O4/c1-5-3-15(10(18)12-9(5)17)8-2-6(13-14-11)7(4-16)19-8/h3,6-8,16H,2,4H2,1H3,(H,12,17,18)/t6-,7+,8+/m0/s1

InChI key

HBOMLICNUCNMMY-XLPZGREQSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Zidovudine impurity standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Zidovudine Capsules
  • Zidovudine Infusion
  • Zidovudine Tablets

    • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Reverse transcriptase inhibitor active against HIV-1 virus.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 25 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

    Pictograms

    Health hazard
    GHS08

    Signal Word

    Warning

    Hazard Statements

    H341,H351

    Hazard Classifications

    Carc. 2 - Muta. 2

    Storage Class Code

    11 - Combustible Solids

    WGK

    WGK 1

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable

    Regulatory Listings

    Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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    JAN Code

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