Ribavirin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ribavirin, CAS# 36791-04-5, is an antiviral agent and a guanosine analog, which stops viral RNA synthesis and mRNA capping.

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

Specifications

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

• Ignition Residue: 0.25% max.
• Loss on Drying: 0.5% max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (HPLC)
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Quantity: 1 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

Product Identifier

• Ribavirin

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only