Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine (CAS: 30516-87-1)?
Answer
3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine (AZT) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as an antiretroviral drug for managing HIV infections. It is also employed in research for studying antiviral mechanisms and in the development of new therapeutic agents. Additionally, it has applications in molecular biology for nucleic acid synthesis and as a tool in drug discovery processes.
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
