Synonyms: AZT; Azidothymidine; ZDV; Zidovudine
CAS Number: 30516-87-1
Formula: C10H13N5O4
Formula Weight: 267.24
Linear Formula: C10H13N5O4
MDL No.: MFCD00006536
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 113-115 C (lit.)
Storage: -20C
Beilstein Registry Number: 3595791
UNSPSC Code: 12352200
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Biochem/physiol Actions: Azidothymidine (AZT), a thymidine analogue, is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor against the HIV-1 virus. Azidothymidine has been shown to decrease CRISPR-mediated homology-directed repair (HDR) efficiency.
Biochem/physiol Actions: Reverse transcriptase inhibitor active against HIV-1 virus.
RTECS: XP2072000
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 40
S Codes: 36/37/39-45
IOD Codes: Xn
Symbol: GHS08
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: H351
Precautionary statements: P281