Properties
Description
Rilpivirine, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, obstructs the action of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme crucial for the replication of retroviruses like HIV.
Molecular Formula
C22H18N6
Solubility
DMSO: 66 mg/mL (180.12 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Rilpivirine is used as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, blocking HIV replication by impeding the reverse transcription process.