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Ribavirin, MP Biomedicals™
Description
Ribavirin is used as an antiviral agent against a wide variety of human viral infections, in particular, chronic hepatitis C, HIV, and adenovirus. It inhibits purine (GTP pools) biosynthesis and is a precursor to the di- and tri-phosphates that inhibit viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases. Its metabolite, ribavirin 5'-phosphate, is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase, but many other mechanisms of action are also supported with experimental evidence. It is also an analog of the imidazole nucleotide intermediates in purine nucleotide biosynthesis.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 173°C (literature) |
Loss on Drying | 0.04% (Lit.) |
Quantity | 250 mg |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (20mg/mL, clear, colorless solution). |
Formula Weight | 244.2g/mol |
Percent Purity | >99% |
Physical Form | Powder |
Safety and Handling
- Ribavirin
- Danger
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
- H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ribavirin
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