Ribavirin

• Catalog No.: R414475
• CAS Number: 36791-04-5
• M. F.: C8H12N4O5
• M. W.: 244.20468
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 1-[(2R,3S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
• IUPAC Traditional name: 1-[(2R,3S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
• Synonyms: Virizadole; Ribavarin; Viramid; Copegus; Vilona; Ravanex; 1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide; ICN 1229; MegaRibavirin; NSC 163039; Rebetol; Ribamide; Ribamidil; Tribavirin; Virazole; Ribasphere

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 36791-04-5

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White Solid
• Melting Point: 166-168°C
• Solubility: DMSO
• Solubility: Water
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

Purine nucleoside analog; inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH). Used as an antiviral agent.

REFERENCES

• Fernandez, H., et al.: Eur. J. Epidemiol., 2, 1 (1986)
• Liao, H.J. and Stollar, V.: Antiviral Res., 22, 285 (1986)
• Honda, Y., et al.: Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., 38, 653 (1986)
• Reichard, O., et al.: Lancet, 351, 83 (1998)