Acyclovir
[CAS# 59277-89-3]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Synthetic anti-infective drugs >> Antiviral drugs
• Name: Acyclovir
• Synonyms: Acycloguanosine; 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]guanine; 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-((2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl)-6H-purin-6-one
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₁N₅O₃
• Molecular Weight: 225.21
• CAS Registry Number: 59277-89-3
• EC Number: 261-685-1

Properties

• Melting point: 256-257 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351