Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
175865-59-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Valganciclovir Hydrochloride is the L-valyl ester prodrug of ganciclovir, synthesized via enzymatic or chemical esterification. Its molecular formula is C14H23N5O6·HCl with CAS 159084-07-2. This antiviral agent rapidly converts to ganciclovir in vivo.
Contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenicity; requires strict dose adjustment for renal impairment. Store below 25°C in dry conditions and handle as a potential mutagen using appropriate PPE.