Zalcitabine

Products

Zalcitabine is not commercially available in many countries.

Structure and properties

Zalcitabine (C9H13N3O3, Mr = 211.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water.

Effects

Zalcitabine (ATC J05AF03) is antiviral. It is an inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase.

Indications

HIV, combination antiretroviral therapy.