Famciclovir

Name: Famciclovir
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-030661

About Famciclovir

Famciclovir (CAS 104227-87-4) is a high-purity reference standard of Famciclovir offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C14H19N5O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 321.33 g/mol. The IUPAC name is [2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)butyl] acetate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a reference sample of Famciclovir, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Famciclovir
Catalogue No.	VQ-030661
CAS Number	104227-87-4
IUPAC name	[2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)butyl] acetate
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₉N₅O₄
Molecular weight	321.33 g/mol
Exact mass	321.1437
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GGXKWVWZWMLJEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)OCC(CCN1C=NC2=CN=C(N=C21)N)COC(=O)C
PubChem CID	3324

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 8
TPSA	122 Å²
Synonyms	2-[2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl]-1,3-propanediol diacetate, 9-[4-acetoxy-3-(acetoxymethyl)but-1-yl]-2-aminopurine, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-, diacetate (ester), 2-(2-(2-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol diacetate (ester), 9-(4-acetoxy-3-(acetoxymethyl)but-1-yl)-2-aminopurine, 2-(2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol diacetate, Acetic acid 2-acetoxymethyl-4-(2-amino-purin-9-yl)-butyl ester, 2-[2-(2-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl]-1,3-propanediol diacetate (ester), (2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)butyl) acetate, 1,3-propanediol, 2-[2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl]-, diacetate (ester), 2-(2-(2-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)propane-1,3-diyl diacetate, 2-[(acetyloxy)methyl]-4-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)butyl acetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P318, P337 + P317, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Famciclovir?

The CAS Registry Number of Famciclovir is 104227-87-4. It is also known as 2-[2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl]-1,3-propanediol diacetate, 9-[4-acetoxy-3-(acetoxymethyl)but-1-yl]-2-aminopurine, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-, diacetate (ester).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Famciclovir?

Famciclovir has the molecular formula C14H19N5O4 and a molecular weight of 321.33 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)butyl] acetate.

What is Famciclovir used for?

Famciclovir is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Famciclovir. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Famciclovir can I order?

We supply Famciclovir in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Famciclovir?

Yes. Every lot of Famciclovir is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Famciclovir be shipped internationally?

Yes. Famciclovir is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.