Desciclovir (Standard)
Desciclovir (Standard) is the analytical standard of Desciclovir. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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 (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Antibiotic; Apoptosis; Bacterial; HSV; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis; Others
Field of Research
Infection
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
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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