Penciclovir is a synthetic acyclic guanine derivative with antiviral activity used for the treatment of various herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Displaying low toxicity and good selectivity, penciclovir is a nucleoside analogue. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): DNA polymerase inhibitors and Nucleosides. Its therapeutic use is listed as antivirals and dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Denavir, Penciclovirum and Vectavir. Its PubChem CID is 135398748.
Penciclovir
| CAS No | 39809-25-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H15N5O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 253.26 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-1H-purin-6-one |
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Penciclovir is a synthetic acyclic guanine derivative with antiviral activity used for the treatment of various herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Displaying low toxicity and good selectivity, penciclovir is a nucleoside analogue.
The listed CAS number is 39809-25-1.
The listed molecular formula is C10H15N5O3.
The listed molecular weight is 253.26 g/mol.
2-amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-1H-purin-6-one.
The source lists Denavir, Penciclovirum and Vectavir.