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Ribavirin

A non-interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside. Reported to be active against RSV, HIV, HCV, and other infectious agents. Its metabolite, ribavirin-5′-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase.

Synonym(s):

Ribavirin, 1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, Virazole

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H12N4O5
CAS Number:
36791-04-5
Molecular Weight:
244.20
MDL number:
MFCD00058564
UNSPSC Code:
41116107

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99% (HPLC)
≥99% (TLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white

solubility

water: 20 mg/mL
DMSO: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/C8H12N4O5/c9-6(16)7-10-2-12(11-7)8-5(15)4(14)3(1-13)17-8/h2-5,8,13-15H,1H2,(H2,9,16)/t3-,4-,5-,8-/m1/s1

InChI key

IWUCXVSUMQZMFG-AFCXAGJDSA-N

General description

A non-interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside that is active against RSV, HIV, HCV and other infectious agents. Inhibits the growth of human myeloma 8226 cells (IC50 = 40 µM) and ovarian carcinoma OVCAR-5 cells (IC50 = 35 µM). Its metabolite, ribavirin-5′-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase. Antiviral effects of Ribavirin can be reversed by depriving infected cells of methionine or isoleucine.
A non-interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside. Reported to be active against RSV, HIV, HCV, and other infectious agents. Its metabolite, ribavirin-5′-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase.

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Other Notes

Li, W., et al. 1999. Oncol. Res.11, 243.
Honda, Y., et al. 1994. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother.38, 653.
Liao, H.J. and Stollar, V. 1993. Antiviral Res. 22, 285.
Kakumu, S., et al. 1993. Gastroenterology105, 507.
Sidwell, R.W., et al. 1979. Pharmacol. Ther.6, 123.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H341,H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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