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1288306

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Ganciclovir

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethoxy]methyl]-6H-purin-6-one, 9-(1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propoxymethyl)guanine, DHPG

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H13N5O4
CAS Number:
82410-32-0
Molecular Weight:
255.23
MDL number:
MFCD00870588
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749927
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ganciclovir

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC1=Nc2c(ncn2COC(CO)CO)C(=O)N1

InChI

1S/C9H13N5O4/c10-9-12-7-6(8(17)13-9)11-3-14(7)4-18-5(1-15)2-16/h3,5,15-16H,1-2,4H2,(H3,10,12,13,17)

InChI key

IRSCQMHQWWYFCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ganciclovir USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Ganciclovir Compounded Oral Suspension
  • Ganciclovir for Injection

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H340,H361fd

Precautionary Statements

P201 - P308 + P313

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 1B - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

1288306-200MG:

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