Ribavirin
USP/1602706 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 36791-04-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H12N4O5
Molecular Weight: 244.20
MDL Number: MFCD00058564
Linear Formula: C8H12N4O5
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | ribavirin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H12N4O5/c9-6(16)7-10 |
| InChI key | IWUCXVSUMQZMFG-AFCXAGJDSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | NC(=O)c1ncn(n1)[C@@H]2O[C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| 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. |
| Application: | Ribavirin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Antiviral agent used against a wide variety of human viral infections, in particular, chronic hepatitis C, HIV, and adenovirus. Its metabolite, ribavirin 5′-phosphate, is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase, but many other mechanisms of action are also supported with experimental evidence. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Antiviral agent used against a wide variety of human viral infections, in particular, chronic hepatitis C, HIV, and adenovirus. Its metabolite, ribavirin 5′-phosphate, is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase. |
| General description: | Analog of the imidazole nucleotide intermediates in purine nucleotide biosynthesis. |
| 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 ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H341 - H360FD |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


