Aciclovir is an antiviral medication used mainly to treat herpes simplex virus infections. It inhibits viral DNA replication, reducing the severity and duration of outbreaks. Acyclovir is an oxopurine that is guanine substituted by a (2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl substituent at position 9. Used in the treatment of viral infections. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antiviral drug and an antimetabolite. It is an oxopurine and a member of 2-aminopurines. Functionally, it is related to guanine. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Sitavig, Gerpevir and Virorax. Its PubChem CID is 135398513.
Aciclovir
| CAS No | 59277-89-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H11N5O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 225.20 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-amino-9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)-1H-purin-6-one |
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Aciclovir is an antiviral medication used mainly to treat herpes simplex virus infections. It inhibits viral DNA replication, reducing the severity and duration of outbreaks.
The listed CAS number is 59277-89-3.
The listed molecular formula is C8H11N5O3.
The listed molecular weight is 225.20 g/mol.
2-amino-9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)-1H-purin-6-one.
The source lists Sitavig, Gerpevir and Virorax.