Desciclovir
Desciclovir is a potent and orally active proagent of the antiherpetic agent Acyclovir (ACV) . Desciclovir is converted to acyclovir in vivo by xanthine oxidase[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[84408-37-7]
Product Name Alternative
BW A515U
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Antibiotic; Apoptosis; Bacterial; HSV
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/desciclovir.html
Purity
99.94
Solubility
DMSO : 83.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
OCCOCN1C=NC2=C1N=C(N)N=C2
Molecular Formula
C8H11N5O2
Molecular Weight
209.21
References & Citations
[1]Krasny HC, et al. Metabolism of desciclovir, a prodrug of acyclovir, in humans after multiple oral dosing. J Clin Pharmacol. 1987; 27 (1) :74-7.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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