About 2-amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-1H-purin-6-one
2-amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-1H-purin-6-one (CAS 39809-25-1) is a member of the class of 2-aminopurines class of chemical compounds with the molecular formula C10H15N5O3 and a molecular weight of 253.26 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of JNTOCHDNEULJHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
Also Known As
2-amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-1H-purin-6-one is also known as penciclovir, Denavir, Penciclovirum, Vectavir, Penciclovirum [INN-Latin], Pencyclovir, among other names.
Description
Penciclovir is a member of the class of 2-aminopurines that is guanine in which the hydrogen at position 9 is substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)but-1-yl group. An antiviral drug, it is administered topically for treatment of herpes labialis. A prodrug, famciclovir, is used for oral administration. It has a role as an antiviral drug. It is a member of 2-aminopurines and a member of propane-1,3-diols. It is functionally related to a guanine.
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