Properties
Description
9-(2,3,5-Tri-O-acetyl-a-D-ribofuranosyl)-9H-purin-6-amine is an adenosine analog that is phosphorylated to produce the active form of the drug. It inhibits viral replication by competing with natural substrates for doping into RNA.
Molecular Formula
C16H19N5O7
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
9-(2,3,5-Tri-O-acetyl-a-D-ribofuranosyl)-9H-purin-6-amine can be used in the development of smooth muscle vasodilators and for cancer inhibition.