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BP593

Ribavirin

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H12N4O5
CAS Number:
36791-04-5
Molecular Weight:
244.20
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
MDL number:
MFCD00058564
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ribavirin

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC(=O)c1ncn(n1)[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H]2O

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

Gene Information

human ... IMPDH1(3614)

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General description

Analog of the imidazole nucleotide intermediates in purine nucleotide biosynthesis.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ribavirin BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Ribavirin Powder for Nebuliser Solution

    • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Antiviral agent used against a wide variety of human viral infections, in particular, chronic hepatitis C, HIV, and adenovirus. Its metabolite, ribavirin 5′-phosphate, is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase, but many other mechanisms of action are also supported with experimental evidence.
    Antiviral agent used against a wide variety of human viral infections, in particular, chronic hepatitis C, HIV, and adenovirus. Its metabolite, ribavirin 5′-phosphate, is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Health hazard
    GHS08

    signalword

    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

    Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

    Storage Class

    6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

    wgk

    WGK 3

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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    BP59304061834373773

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