Compound Q&A
What is 3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine (CAS: 30516-87-1)?
Answer
3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine, also known as AZT, is an antiretroviral compound used in the treatment of HIV. Its chemical formula is C14H14N4O3. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and has a molecular weight of 266.29 g/mol. This compound is a nucleoside analog that inhibits the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which is essential for HIV replication.
About
CAS No
30516-87-1
English Name
3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine
Molecular Formula
C10H13N5O4
Molecular Weight
267.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)C2CC(C(O2)CO)N=[N+]=[N-]
InChIKey
HBOMLICNUCNMMY-XLPZGREQSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
