Category
Valaciclovir
CAS Number
124832-26-4
Molecular Formula
C13H20N6O4
Molecular Weight
32.34 g/mol
Synonym

2-[(2-amino-6-oxo-1H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]ethyl (2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate; 2-[(2-Amino-6-oxo-1, 6-dihydro-9H-purin-9-yl) methoxy] ethyl L-valinate

Keywords
Pharmaceutical Standards
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Valaciclovir standard is a pharmaceutical reference substance used for the identification, assay, and quality control of valaciclovir, an antiviral prodrug of acyclovir used to treat herpes virus infections. It serves as a benchmark in analytical techniques such as HPLC and UV spectroscopy to verify the drug’s purity, strength, and consistency, ensuring compliance with pharmacopeial and regulatory requirements.