Abacavir

API

N° CAS 136470-78-5

Antivirals for systemic use

• Abacavir is a highly potent nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
• White or very pale yellow crystal powder.
• It is metabolized intracellularly to its active metabolite, carbovir 5'-Triphosphate, and acts as a potent and selective inhibitor, active on HIV-1 and HIV-2.