Description
Aciclovir (ACV), also known as acyclovir, is an antiviral medication. It is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox, and shingles. Other uses include prevention of cytomegalovirus infections following transplant and severe complications of Epstein-Barr virus infection. It can be taken by mouth or injected.
| Chemical Name | Acyclovir |
| Synonyms | 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6H-purin-6-one; 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]guanine; Acycloguanosine; Acicloftal; Cargosil; Gerpevir; Herpevir; Zovirax; Zyclir; Valaciclovir EP Impurity B; |
| Impurity | Valaciclovir EP Impurity B |
| CAS Number | 59277-89-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₁N₅O₃ |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Melting Point | >240°C (dec.) |
| Molecular Weight | 225.2 |
| Storage | -20°C |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Category | Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; Anti-virals/Anti-retrovirals; |
| Applications | Acyclovir (Valaciclovir EP Impurity B) is an orally active acyclic nucleoside with inhibitory activity towards several herpes viruses. Antiviral. |
Packaging details:
| Packaging details: | 25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
| Storage: | Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
