L-Valacyclovir hydrochloride, 25 g

L-Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is applied in various analytical and synthetic procedures. It belongs to the nucleoside analogue class, with a molecular formula of C16H20N6O5S and a molecular weight of 404.4 g/mol. This compound is a prodrug of valaciclovir, which is converted into acyclovir upon administration. L-Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is supplied in a pure form as a white crystalline powder, packaged in a 25 gram container. It is used primarily in pharmaceutical synthesis for the production of antiviral drugs, specifically those targeting herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2. Additionally, it has been found to exhibit antiviral activity against varicella-zoster virus, the causative agent of chickenpox and shingles.

• CAS Number: 124832-27-5