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Acyclovir

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Acycloguanosine, 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]guanine, Acyclovir
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₁N₅O₃
• CAS Number: 59277-89-3
• Molecular Weight: 225.20
• MDL number: MFCD00057880
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748935
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: acyclovir
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: NC1=Nc2c(ncn2COCCO)C(=O)N1
• InChI: 1S/C8H11N5O3/c9-8-11-6-5(7(15)12-8)10-3-13(6)4-16-2-1-14/h3,14H,1-2,4H2,(H3,9,11,12,15)
• InChI key: MKUXAQIIEYXACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Acyclovir is a nucleoside analogue antiviral drug. It is a highly potent inhibitor of herpes simplex virus. It is related to cytarabine, idoxuridine, trifluridine and vidarabine.

Application

Acyclovir USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Acyclovir Capsules
• Acyclovir for Injection
• Acyclovir Injection
• Acyclovir Ointment
• Acyclovir Oral Suspension
• Acyclovir Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable