Cat Number: PIPB-0566

3'-N3-ddT (AZT)

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CAS Number

30516-87-1

Synonyms

zidovudine
Azidothymidine
3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine
Retrovir

Description

Zidovudine is a pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleoside compound having a 3'-azido substituent and thymine as the nucleobase. It has a role as an antiviral drug, an antimetabolite and a HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is a pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleoside and an azide.

Molecular Weight

267.24

Molecular Formula

C10H13N5O5

EINECS

623-849-4

SMILES

CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)C2CC(C(O2)CO)N=[N+]=[N-]

Appearance

slightly off-white odorless powdery solid

Melting Point

223 to 234 °F (NTP, 1992)