Synonyms
zalcitabine
Dideoxycytidine
2',3'-DIDEOXYCYTIDINE
ddCyd
Description
Zalcitabine is a pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleoside compound having cytosine as the nucleobase. It has a role as an antiviral drug, an antimetabolite and a HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Molecular Formula
C9H13N3O3
SMILES
C1CC(OC1CO)N2C=CC(=NC2=O)N
Appearance
White to Pale Beige Solid
Boiling Point
415℃ at 760 mmHg