Ribavirine, 98 %

Ribavirine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

The Ribavirine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals is a high-purity antiviral agent, widely recognized for its broad-spectrum activity against RNA viruses. It functions as a guanosine analogue, effectively halting viral RNA synthesis and mRNA capping. This product is a reliable tool for research in virology and related fields.

Key Features:

• Chemical Identifiers:

  • CAS Number: 36791-04-5

  • Molecular Formula: C8H12N4O5

  • Molecular Weight: 244.2 g/mol

  • InChI Key: IWUCXVSUMQZMFG-AFCXAGJDSA-N

  • Synonyms: Ribavirin, tribavirin, virazole, rebetol, copegus, and others.

  • PubChem CID: 37542

  • ChEBI: CHEBI:63580

• Description:

  • Broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside analogue.

  • Inhibits viral genome synthesis, with its active metabolite ribavirine 5’-phosphate targeting inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP), a key enzyme in GTP biosynthesis.

Specifications:

• Purity: 98%

• Assay Range: 97.5% min. (HPLC)

• Residue on Ignition: ≤0.25%

• Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%

• Water Solubility: 142 mg/mL @ 25°C

Catalog Number: 15509523