Synonyms
Aciclovir sodium
Sodium acyclovir
Acyclovir sodium salt
Description
A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.
Molecular Formula
C8H10N5NaO3
SMILES
C1=NC2=C(N1COCCO)N=C(N=C2[O-])N.[Na+]
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Boiling Point
595℃ at 760 mmHg