Ribavirin, 98%

Name: Ribavirin, 98%
SKU: FSA460480010

Ribavirin, CAS# 36791-04-5, is an antiviral agent and a guanosine analog, which stops viral RNA synthesis and mRNA capping. | CAS: 36791-04-5 | C₈H₁₂N₄O₅ | 244.2 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Name or MaterialRibavirin

CAS36791-04-5

Health Hazard 1Reproductive toxicity (category 1B)

Health Hazard 2May damage fertility or the unborn child

Ignition Residue0.25% max.

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General Description

Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside analog
It inhibits viral genome synthesis

Applications

Ribavirin is an antiviral compound
Its metabolite, ribavirin 5'-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP), which is involved in GTP biosynthesis

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Keppeke, G.D.; et al. IMP/GTP balance modulates cytoophidium assembly and IMPDH activity. Cell Div. 2018, 15,13:5.
Li, W.; Shen, F.; Weber, G.; Ribavirin and quercetin synergistically downregulate signal transduction and are cytotoxic in human ovarian carcinoma cells. Oncol Res. 1999, 11(5), 243-7.