Properties
Description
Valaciclovir, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is an effective DNA damage inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of DNA damage by inhibiting RNA-DNA polymerase. It targets the HSV-1.
Molecular Formula
C13H20N6O4
Targets
HSV-1: 2.9 μg/mL (IC50)
Titer
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 12 mg/mL (33.26 mM); Water: 63 mg/mL (174.61 mM); Ethanol: insoluble
Stability
In its lyophilized form, the chemical remains stable for 36 months.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Valaciclovir is a DNA damage inhibitor that can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles.
Storage
Store at -20ºC, and keep desiccated.
