Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₉N₅O₄
Synonyms: Amciclovir; BRL 42810; [2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)butyl] acetate; FCV; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-, diacetate (ester); 2-(2-(2-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol diacetate (ester); Diacetyl 6-deoxy-9-(4-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-but-1-yl)guanine; Famvir; 1,3-Propanediol,2-[2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9- yl)ethyl]-,diacetate (ester); Butenafine Hydrochloride; Famcyclovir;
Appearance: off-white powder
Molecular Weight: 321.33
Density: 1.4g/cm3
Boiling Point: 550.2 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 102-104°C
Flash Point: 286.6 °C
Storage Temperature: Store in original container in a cool dark place.
Refractive index: 1.628
Solubility: Insoluble
Usage: Used as an antiviral. Prodrug of penciclovir