Appearance:
White powder
Molecular Weight:
247.25
Density:
1.82 g/cm3
Boiling Point:
443.3oC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point:
136-140°C
Flash Point:
221.9oC
Refractive index:
1.731
Solubility:
About 112 mg/mL in water at 25 deg C
Usage:
Emtricitabine (CAS NO.143491-57-0) is used as an anti-AIDS drug. It is also used as an antiviral drug.
Emtricitabine is a synthetic nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in antiretroviral therapy. Its core manufacturing involves enzymatic or chemical synthesis of fluorinated pyrimidine derivatives. The compound is defined by the molecular formula C8H10FN3O3S and CAS number 143456-69-1.
Strictly contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment without dosage adjustment. Store in tight, light-resistant containers at 25°C to maintain stability. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid direct skin contact during industrial processing.