4-Amino-5-fluoro-1-[(2R,5S)-2-hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]-2-(1H-pyrimidinone; (-)-2’,3’-Dideoxy-5-fluoro-3’-thiacytidine; (-)-2’-Deoxy-5-fluoro-3’-thiacytidine; BW 1592; BW 524W91; Coviracil; Emtriva; (-)-FTC
A reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is an effective antiviral agent against HIV, HBV, and other viruses replicating in a similar manner. A nucleoside analog structurally related to Lamivudine.
Synonyms
4-Amino-5-fluoro-1-[(2R,5S)-2-hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]-2-(1H-pyrimidinone; (-)-2’,3’-Dideoxy-5-fluoro-3’-thiacytidine; (-)-2’-Deoxy-5-fluoro-3’-thiacytidine; BW 1592; BW 524W91; Coviracil; Emtriva; (-)-FTC
Molecular Formula
C₈H₁₀FN₃O₃S
Appearance
White to Off-White Crystalline Solid
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.