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Acyclovir

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acycloguanosine, 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]guanine, Acyclovir

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H11N5O3
CAS Number:
59277-89-3
Molecular Weight:
225.20
MDL number:
MFCD00057880
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329748935
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acyclovir

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

NC1=Nc2c(ncn2COCCO)C(=O)N1

InChI

1S/C8H11N5O3/c9-8-11-6-5(7(15)12-8)10-3-13(6)4-16-2-1-14/h3,14H,1-2,4H2,(H3,9,11,12,15)

InChI key

MKUXAQIIEYXACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Acyclovir is a nucleoside analogue antiviral drug. It is a highly potent inhibitor of herpes simplex virus. It is related to cytarabine, idoxuridine, trifluridine and vidarabine.

Application

Acyclovir 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:
  • Acyclovir Capsules
  • Acyclovir for Injection
  • Acyclovir Injection
  • Acyclovir Ointment
  • Acyclovir Oral Suspension
  • Acyclovir Tablets

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.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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D M Richards et al.
Drugs, 26(5), 378-438 (1983-11-01)
Acyclovir (aciclovir) is a nucleoside analogue antiviral drug related to cytarabine, idoxuridine, trifluridine and vidarabine. In common with these earlier antivirals, acyclovir is active against some members of the herpesvirus group of DNA viruses. The efficacy of topical acyclovir has
Ahlem Ben Sassi et al.
The Indian journal of medical research, 127(2), 183-192 (2008-04-12)
Tunisian Chrysanthemum species are known to have medicinal activity and some of the species are used in traditional medicine. We have earlier shown the use of C. trifurcatum flowerheads in Tunisian traditional medicine to treat constipation. In the present study
G B Elion
The American journal of medicine, 73(1A), 7-13 (1982-07-20)
Acyclovir, an acrylic purine nucleoside analog, is a highly potent inhibitor of herpes simplex virus (HSV), types 1 and 2, and varicella zoster virus, and has extremely low toxicity for the normal host cells. This selectivity is due to the
Derivative spectrophotometric method for determination of acyclovir in polymeric nanoparticles.
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In immunocompetent patients, HSV is controlled rapidly by the human host's immune system, and recurrent lesions are small and short lived. When treated with antiviral agents, these patients rarely develop resistance to these drugs. In contrast immunocompromised patients might not
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