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Ribavirin
Description
A synthetic, broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside found to have antitumor activity on L1210 leukemia in mice. It regulates signal transduction in human ovarian cancer cells.
Specifications
Cas No. 36791-04-5
Product ID R3205
Product Name Ribavirin
Chemical Name 1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
Synonym Copegus; Ribamidil; RTCA; Varazid; Virazole
Formula Wt. 244.21
Melting Point 166oC-168oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Kreishman, et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 94:5894 (1972). Kochhar, et al. Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 52:99 (1980).
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