Abacavir

• CAT Number: I001404
• CAS Number: 136470-78-5
• Molecular Formula: C14H18N6O
• Molecular Weight: 286.33
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analogue
• Solubility: DMSO: ≥ 3 mg/mL
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [(1S,4R)-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)purin-9-yl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H18N6O/c15-14-18-12(17-9-2-3-9)11-13(19-14)20(7-16-11)10-4-1-8(5-10)6-21/h1,4,7-10,21H,2-3,5-6H2,(H3,15,17,18,19)/t8-,10+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: MCGSCOLBFJQGHM-SCZZXKLOSA-N
• SMILES: NC1=NC2=C(N=CN2[C@@H]2C[C@H](CO)C=C2)C(NC2CC2)=N1

Abacavir (CAT: I001404) is an antiviral medication used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. It belongs to the class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Abacavir works by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is necessary for the replication of the HIV virus. It is typically used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to suppress HIV infection and reduce the viral load in the body.

Overview of Clinical Research

Abacavir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor developed by GlaxoSmithKline. It is intended to treat HIV infection. 

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