Acyclovir
Acyclovir (Aciclovir) is a potent, orally active antiviral agent. Acyclovir has antiherpetic activity with IC50 values of 0.85 μM and 0.86 μM for HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively. Acyclovir induces cell cycle perturbation and apoptosis. Acyclovir prevents bacterial infections during induction therapy for acute leukaemia[1][2][3][4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
59277-89-3
Product Name Alternative
Aciclovir; Acycloguanosine
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Antibiotic; Apoptosis; Bacterial; HSV
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Acyclovir.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.34
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C1NC(N)=NC2=C1N=CN2COCCO
Molecular Formula
C8H11N5O3
Molecular Weight
225.21
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
HSV-1; HSV-2
Available Sizes
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