Valacyclovir hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of valacyclovir. Valacyclovir is an acyclovir prodrug that, after metabolization, inhibits viral DNA replication. It is used in the management of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections, as well as prophylactically for human cytomegalovirus infections. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): DNA polymerase inhibitors and Nucleosides. Its therapeutic use is listed as antimalarials. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Valtrex, L-Valine and Valaciclovir hydrochloride. Its PubChem CID is 135398741.
Valacyclovir hydrochloride
| CAS No | 124832-27-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H21ClN6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 360.80 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[(2-amino-6-oxo-1H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]ethyl (2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate;hydrochloride |
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Valacyclovir hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of valacyclovir. Valacyclovir is an acyclovir prodrug that, after metabolization, inhibits viral DNA replication.
The listed CAS number is 124832-27-5.
The listed molecular formula is C13H21ClN6O4.
The listed molecular weight is 360.80 g/mol.
2-[(2-amino-6-oxo-1H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]ethyl (2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate;hydrochloride.
The source lists Valtrex, L-Valine and Valaciclovir hydrochloride.