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Ribavirin, 98%

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Description

Ribavirin, CAS# 36791-04-5, is an antiviral agent and a guanosine analog, which stops viral RNA synthesis and mRNA capping. | CAS: 36791-04-5 | C8H12N4O5 | 244.2 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

  • Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside analog
  • It inhibits viral genome synthesis

Applications

  • Ribavirin is an antiviral compound
  • Its metabolite, ribavirin 5'-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP), which is involved in GTP biosynthesis
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 36791-04-5
Molecular Formula C8H12N4O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 244.2
InChI Key IWUCXVSUMQZMFG-AFCXAGJDSA-N
Synonym ribavirin, tribavirin, virazole, rebetol, ribavirine, copegus, vilona, ribamide, ribamidil, ribasphere
PubChem CID 37542
ChEBI CHEBI:63580
IUPAC Name 1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
SMILES C1=NC(=NN1C2C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)C(=O)N

Specifications

Ignition Residue 0.25% max.
Loss on Drying 0.5% max.
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 97.5% min. (HPLC)
Quantity 5 g
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 142 mg/mL @25°C.
Formula Weight 244.2
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Ribavirin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Reproductive toxicity (category 1B)
Hazard Statement May damage fertility or the unborn child
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RUO – Research Use Only

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