About Idoxuridine
IdoxuridineEuropean Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference StandardSynonym: 1-(2-Deoxy--D-ribofuranosyl)-5-iodouracil, 2-Deoxy-5-iodouridine, 5-IUdR, 5-Iodo-2-deoxyuridine, IDU, IdUrd, IdoxuridineCAS Number54-42-2Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)C9H11IN2O5Molecular Weight354.10PropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,EP Standards,EP Standards I - K,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes StandardsInChI Key XQFRJNBWHJMXHO-RRKCRQDMSA-Nform neatmp 194C(lit.)format neatUnited States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference StandardPropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,USP Standards,USP Standards I - KInChI Key XQFRJNBWHJMXHO-RRKCRQDMSA-Nmp 194C(lit.)
FAQs of Idoxuridine:
Q: What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Idoxuridine?
A: The molecular formula of Idoxuridine is C9H11IN2O5, and its molecular weight is 354.099 grams (g).
Q: What is the melting point of Idoxuridine?
A: Idoxuridine has a melting point of 193C.
Q: What is the purity level of Idoxuridine?
A: Idoxuridine has a purity level of 98%.
Q: What is the primary usage of Idoxuridine?
A: Idoxuridine is primarily used as an ophthalmic solution (eye drops) and ophthalmic ointment (eye ointment) for the treatment of simplex keratitis, an eye infection in the cornea caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Q: What type of herpes virus infection is Idoxuridine used to treat?
A: Idoxuridine is used to treat simplex keratitis, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus.