Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀FN₃O₃S
Synonyms: 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone,4-amino-5-fluoro-1-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]-, (2R-cis)-; (-)-2',3'-Dideoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine; (-)-2'-Deoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine; (-)-FTC; 524W91; BW 1592; BW 524W91; Coviracil; Emtriva; FTC, (-)-;
Appearance: White powder
Molecular Weight: 247.25
Density: 1.82 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 443.3oC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 136-140°C
Flash Point: 221.9oC
Refractive index: 1.731
Solubility: About 112 mg/mL in water at 25 deg C
Usage: Emtricitabine (CAS NO.143491-57-0) is used as an anti-AIDS drug. It is also used as an antiviral drug.