Description: Acyclovir sodium is an antimetabolite. It inhibits HSV-specified DNA polymerases and prevents further viral DNA synthesis without affecting the normal cellular processes.

Name: Acyclovir sodium
CAS#: 69657-51-8 (sodium)
Chemical Formula: C8H10N5NaO3
Exact Mass:
Molecular Weight: 247.18
Elemental Analysis: C, 38.87; H, 4.08; N, 28.33; Na, 9.30; O, 19.42

Synonym: Acyclovir sodium; Aciclovir sodium;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: Sodium;2-amino-9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)purin-6-olate

InChi Key: RMLUKZWYIKEASN-UHFFFAOYSA-M

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C8H11N5O3.Na/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);/q;+1/p-1

SMILES Code: [O-]C1=C2N=CN(COCCO)C2=NC(N)=N1.[Na+]

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001