Ribavirin is broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside active against HIV, RSV, HCV, and adenovirus.It functions as a precursor to diphosphates and triphosphates, which inhibit viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases.Ribavirin is an inhibitor of purine biosynthesis.Additionally, a metabolite of ribavirin, ribavirin 5’-phosphate, is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase.
Product Specifications:RibavirinFormula: C8H12N4O5MW: 244.20 g/molStorage/Handling: Store at 4°C.