Letermovir
Letermovir (AIC246) is a potent inhibitor of CMV, which targets the viral terminase complex and remains active against virus resistant to DNA polymerase inhibitors.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
917389-32-3
Product Name Alternative
AIC246; MK-8228
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H312, H332
Target
CMV
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Infection; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/letermovir.html
Purity
99.96
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
FC1=C(N=C(N2CCN(C3=CC=CC(OC)=C3)CC2)N(C4=CC(C(F)(F)F)=CC=C4OC)[C@H]5CC(O)=O)C5=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C29H28F4N4O4
Molecular Weight
572.55
Precautions
H302, H312, H332
References & Citations
[1]Marschall M, et al. In vitro evaluation of the activities of the novel anticytomegalovirus compound AIC246 (letermovir) against herpesviruses and other human pathogenic viruses. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2012 Feb;56 (2) :1135-7.|[2]Goldner T, et al. The novel anticytomegalovirus compound AIC246 (Letermovir) inhibits human cytomegalovirus replication through a specific antiviral mechanism that involves the viral terminase. J Virol. 2011 Oct;85 (20) :10884-93.|[3]Lischka P, et al. In vitro and in vivo activities of the novel anticytomegalovirus compound AIC246. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2010 Mar;54 (3) :1290-7.|[4]Wildum S, et al. In vitro drug combination studies of Letermovir (AIC246, MK-8228) with approved anti-human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and anti-HIV compounds in inhibition of HCMV and HIV replication. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015;59 (6) :3140-8.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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