Famciclovir
SIGMA/F7932 - ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 104227-87-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H19N5O4
Molecular Weight: 321.33
MDL Number: MFCD00866964
Linear Formula: C14H19N5O4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C14H19N5O4/c1-9(20)22- |
| InChI key | GGXKWVWZWMLJEH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| originator | Novartis |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)OCC(CCn1cnc2cnc(N)n |
| solubility | DMSO: ≥10 mg/mL |
| storage condition | desiccated |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Famciclovir is used in herpes virus infections and hepatitis B drug development research. It may be used as a reference compound. Famciclovir may be used to study the factors that control its conversion into penciclovir and other metabolites. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Famciclovir is an antiretroviral guanosine analog used to treat herpesvirus infections and hepatitis B. Famciclovir is rapidly converted to penciclovir. Viral thymidine kinase phosphorylates penciclovir to a monophosphate form that celular kinases convert in turn to penciclovir triphosphate. Penciclovir triphosphate competitively inhibits viral DNA polymerase and thus viral replication. Prolonged administration can lead to resistance; it is often manifested as selection of pre-existing resistant strains with mutations in the reverse transcriptase domain of the DNA polymerase gene. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Famciclovir is an Antiviral; Guanine analog used to treat herpesvirus infections. |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound was developed by Novartis . To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here . |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |

