Ribavirin
[CAS# 36791-04-5]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Synthetic anti-infective drugs >> Antiviral drugs
• Name: Ribavirin
• Synonyms: 1-beta-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide; Ribavirin; RTCA; Tribavirin; Vilona; Viramid; Virazid; Virazole; Biopolymers; ICN-1229
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₂N₄O₅
• Molecular Weight: 244.21
• CAS Registry Number: 36791-04-5
• EC Number: 636-825-3

Properties

• Melting point: 174-176 ºC
• Water solubility: >=10 g/100 mL at 19 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H371