Synonyms
zidovudine
Azidothymidine
3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine
Retrovir
Description
Zidovudine is a pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleoside compound having a 3'-azido substituent and thymine as the nucleobase. It has a role as an antiviral drug, an antimetabolite and a HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is a pyrimidine 2',3'-dideoxyribonucleoside and an azide.
Molecular Formula
C10H13N5O5
Appearance
slightly off-white odorless powdery solid
Melting Point
223 to 234 °F (NTP, 1992)