Penciclovir

• CAT Number: A000704
• CAS Number: 39809-25-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H15N5O3
• Molecular Weight: 253.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 39809-25-1; Denavir; Penciclovirum; Vectavir; BRL-39123
• Target: Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analogue
• Solubility: >12mg/mL in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C10H15N5O3/c11-10-13-8-7(9(18)14-10)12-5-15(8)2-1-6(3-16)4-17/h5-6,16-17H,1-4H2,(H3,11,13,14,18)
• InChIKey: JNTOCHDNEULJHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=NC2=C(N1CCC(CO)CO)NC(=NC2=O)N

Penciclovir, also known as BRL-39123, is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections. It is a nucleoside analogue which exhibits low toxicity and good selectivity. Because penciclovir is absorbed poorly when given orally it is used more as a topical treatment, and is the active ingredient in the cold sore medications Denavir, Vectavir and Fenivir.

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