Cat Number: PIPE-0534

Bevirimat

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CAS Number

174022-42-5

Synonyms

PA-457 Bevirimat [INN] YK FH312

Description

Bevirimat is a solid. This compound belongs to the androgens and derivatives, which are hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favour the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans. Bevirimat targets the protein gag-pol polyprotein. Bevirimat is derived from a betulinic acid-like compound, first isolated from Syzygium claviflorum, a Chinese herb. It is not currently FDA-approved, but is undergoing clinical trials conducted by the pharmaceutical company Panacos.

Molecular Weight

584.8

Molecular Formula

C36H56O6

EINECS

605-702-6

SMILES

CC(=C)C1CCC2(C1C3CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2)C)C)(C)C)OC(=O)CC(C)(C)C(=O)O)C)C(=O)O

Appearance

White to off-white (Solid)

Storage

Room temperature