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Zidovudine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3′-Azido-3′-deoxythymidine, AZT, Azidothymidine, ZDV, Zidovudine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13N5O4
CAS Number:
30516-87-1
Molecular Weight:
267.24
Beilstein:
3595791
MDL number:
MFCD00006536
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751524
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

zidovudine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

113-115 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1=CN([C@H]2C[C@H](N=[N+]=[N-])[C@@H](CO)O2)C(=O)NC1=O

InChI

1S/C10H13N5O4/c1-5-3-15(10(18)12-9(5)17)8-2-6(13-14-11)7(4-16)19-8/h3,6-8,16H,2,4H2,1H3,(H,12,17,18)/t6-,7+,8+/m0/s1

InChI key

HBOMLICNUCNMMY-XLPZGREQSA-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

Zidovudine 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:
  • Abacavir, Lamivudine and Zidovudine Tablets
  • Lamivudine and Zidovudine Tablets
  • Zidovudine
  • Zidovudine Capsules
  • Zidovudine Injection
  • Zidovudine Oral Solution
  • Zidovudine Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Reverse transcriptase inhibitor active against HIV-1 virus.

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

Warning

Hazard Statements

H341,H351

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Muta. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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