Description
Aciclovir is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. It is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox and shingles.
IUPAC Name
2-amino-9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)-1H-purin-6-one
Molecular Formula
C8H11N5O3
Canonical SMILES
C1=NC2=C(N1COCCO)NC(=NC2=O)N
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
Boiling Point
595°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
302.4±32.3 °C
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, DMF
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Vapor Pressure
0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C