Ribavirin, Antiviral nucleoside (ab120660)
Key features and details
- Antiviral nucleoside
- CAS Number: 36791-04-5
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in water to 75 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Ribavirin, Antiviral nucleoside -
Description
Antiviral nucleoside -
Alternative names
- Virazol
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Biological description
A non interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside. Active metabolites interfere with viral replication. Shows antiviral activity against a number of viruses including Hepatitis C, influenza and polio.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
36791-04-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide -
Molecular weight
244.21 -
Molecular formula
C8H12N4O5 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 75 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
