1-b-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
Virazole

White solid. HYGROSCOPIC. A non-interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside. Reported to be active against RSV, HIV, HCV, and other infectious agents. Its metabolite, ribavirin-5′-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase. Purity: ≥99% by HPLC, ≥99% by TLC. RTECS XZ4250000, CAS 36791-04-5.

Merck Index: 14, 8198
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