Synonyms: zovirax, 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-((2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl)-6H-purin-6-one, aciclovir
Molecular formula: C₈H₁₁N₅O₄
CAS No: 59277-89-3
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Physical data

Appearance: solid
Melting point: 256 C
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Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents.

Toxicology

May act as a skin, eye or respiratory irritant.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 >20000 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 > 10000 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 620 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 910 mg kg^-1
IPN-RAT LD50 860 mg kg^-1
Lowest published toxic dose ORL-WMN 80 mg kg^-1/ 4 day/intermittent.

Risk phrases
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R36 R37 R38.

Transport information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Minimize contact

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