Shelf life (days): 1460.0
Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: DL-valine, 2-[(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]-3-hydroxypropyl-1,1,2,3,3-d5 ester, monohydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% deuterated forms (d1-d5)
Formula Markup: C14H17D5N6O5 / HCl
Formula Weight: 395.85286
Notes: Valganciclovir-d5 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of valganciclovir (Item No. 13875) by GC- or LC-MS. Valganciclovir is a valyl ester prodrug form of the antiviral nucleoside analog ganciclovir (Item No. 13853). In vivo, valganciclovir (200 mg/kg) increases survival and reduces weight loss in an immunosuppressed hamster model of disseminated adenovirus type 5 (Ad5) infection.{52613} Formulations containing valganciclovir have been used in the prevention of post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections.