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Lamivudine

SKU 81759693 CAS 134678-17-4 C8H11N3O3S MW 229.26 Available on enquiry

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Lamivudine is a synthetic nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) primarily used in antiretroviral therapy to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. It works by blocking viral replication in infected cells. This pharmaceutical-grade chemical has a CAS number of 134678-17-4, molecular formula C8H11N3O3S, and a molecular weight of 229.26. Store at 2 to 8°C under controlled conditions, with a signal word classification of *Warning* for safety. Molekula supplies Lamivudine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 81759693
CAS Number: 134678-17-4
IUPAC Name: 4-amino-1-[(2R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]pyrimidin-2-one
Molecular Formula: C8H11N3O3S
Molecular Weight: 229.26
Exact Mass: 229.0521
SMILES: C1[C@H](O[C@H](S1)CO)N2C=CC(=NC2=O)N
InChIKey: JTEGQNOMFQHVDC-NKWVEPMBSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N3O3S/c9-5-1-2-11(8(13)10-5)6-4-15-7(3-12)14-6/h1-2,6-7,12H,3-4H2,(H2,9,10,13)/t6-,7+/m0/s1
PubChem CID: 60825

Synonyms

(-)-2'-Deoxy-3'-thiacytidine
3'-Thia-2',3'-dideoxycytidine
4-amino-1-((2R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-one
beta-L-2',3'-Dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine
beta-L-3'-Thia-2',3'-dideoxycytidine
Epivir
Epivir-HBV
Lamivudine teva
VIROLAM
Zeffix

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 160-162 °C
Vapour Pressure: 8.3 × 10⁻¹⁶ mmHg at 25 °C (Estimated)
log P (octanol/water): -9.54

Source: PubChem CID 60825 (HSDB)

Frequently asked questions

What is Lamivudine used for?

Lamivudine is primarily used as an antiretroviral medication to treat HIV infections and as a treatment for chronic hepatitis B.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Lamivudine?

The chemical formula is **C₈H₁₁N₃O₃S**, and the molecular weight is **229.26 g/mol**.

How should Lamivudine be stored?

Store Lamivudine at a temperature of **2–8°C** to maintain stability and potency.

What grades or purity levels of Lamivudine does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies Lamivudine in **pharmaceutical-grade purity** suitable for research, development, and manufacturing applications.

Can Molekula supply Lamivudine in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide Lamivudine in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet your specific research or production needs.

What documentation comes with an order of Lamivudine?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.