2'-Deoxy-3'-O-levulinoylthymidine

CAS: 78635-98-0

Ref. 3D-ND16367

Product Information

• Name: 2'-Deoxy-3'-O-levulinoylthymidine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2'-Deoxy-3'-O-levulinoylthymidine is a novel antiviral agent and a synthetic deoxyribonucleoside that is structurally similar to thymidine. It has been studied in vitro and in vivo for its antiviral activity against various viruses, including HIV type 1, HIV type 2, herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella zoster virus (VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and influenza A virus. 2'-Deoxy-3'-O-levulinoylthymidine has also shown anticancer properties in vitro. This drug inhibits the synthesis of DNA by competing with other nucleotides for incorporation into DNA during the elongation phase of replication. It also inhibits the synthesis of RNA by competing with other nucleotides for incorporation into RNA during transcription.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 340.33 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₀N₂O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%