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Acyclovir

CHEBI:CHEBI_2453

Definition

An oxopurine that is guanine substituted by a (2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl substituent at position 9. Used in the treatment of viral infections.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C8H11N5O3
Molecular Mass
225.20460
Charge
0
SMILES
Nc1nc2n(COCCO)cnc2c(=O)[nH]1
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H11N5O3/c9-8-11-6-5(7(15)12-8)10-3-13(6)4-16-2-1-14/h3,14H,1-2,4H2,(H3,9,11,12,15)
InChIKey
MKUXAQIIEYXACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2-amino-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
  • aciclovir
  • aciclovirum
  • acycloguanosine
  • Zovir

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
281
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CHEBI:2453

Additional References

Wikipedia:Acyclovir

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