Acyclovir

Name: Acyclovir
Brand: Tocris Bioscience
SKU: 2513
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 2513

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COA / SDS

Inhibits viral DNA polymerase; antiherpetic agent

Discontinued Product

2513 has been discontinued. View all RNA/DNA Polymerase Inhibitors products.

Key Product Details

Description:	Inhibits viral DNA polymerase; antiherpetic agent
Alternative Names:	Aciclovir,Acycloguanosine
Chemical Name:	2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6H-purin-6-one
Purity:	≥99% (HPLC)
Molecular Weight:	225.21

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Technical Data
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Biological Activity for Acyclovir

Acyclovir is an antiviral agent, active against herpes simplex viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 (EC₅₀ values are 0.85 and 0.86 μM respectively). Interferes with viral DNA polymerization through competitive inhibition with guanosine triphosphate. Induces apoptosis in cells transfected with HSV-TK (suicidal gene therapy).

Compound Libraries for Acyclovir

Acyclovir is also offered as part of the Tocriscreen 2.0 Max, Tocriscreen Antiviral Library, Tocriscreen Epigenetics Library and Tocriscreen FDA-Approved Drugs. Find out more about compound libraries available from Tocris.

Technical Data for Acyclovir

M. Wt	225.21
Formula	C₈H₁₁N₅O₃
Storage	Store at RT
Purity	≥99% (HPLC)
CAS Number	59277-89-3
PubChem ID	2022
InChi Key	MKUXAQIIEYXACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles	NC1=NC(=O)C2=C(N1)N(COCCO)C=N2

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Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.

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References for Acyclovir

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Suzuki Synergistic antiviral activity of acyclovir and vidarabine against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster virus. Antiviral Res. 2006 PMID: 16797734
Elion Selectivity of action of an antiherpetic agent, 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)guanine. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA.
Hayashi The role of a HSV thymidine kinase stimulating substance, scopadulciol, in improving the efficacy of cancer gene therapy. J.Gene.Med. 2006 PMID: 16779868