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Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate

≥98% (HPLC), solid

Synonym(s):

2-((2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-yl)methoxy)ethyl ester monohydrochloride, L-Valine, Valtrex

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H20N6O4 · HCl · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
360.80 (anhydrous basis)
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

storage condition

desiccated

color

white

solubility

H2O: >20 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

viruses

Mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

O.Cl.CC(C)[C@H](N)C(=O)OCCOCn1cnc2C(=O)NC(N)=Nc12

InChI

1S/C13H20N6O4.ClH.H2O/c1-7(2)8(14)12(21)23-4-3-22-6-19-5-16-9-10(19)17-13(15)18-11(9)20;;/h5,7-8H,3-4,6,14H2,1-2H3,(H3,15,17,18,20);1H;1H2/t8-;;/m0../s1

InChI key

KNOVZDRKHSHEQN-JZGIKJSDSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate is a potent inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase.
Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate is potent inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase. It is a prodrug of acyclovir that is useful in viral, AIDS, and immune system regulation research.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 32(5), 1763-1767 (2018-09-18)
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