Ganciclovir

Also known as: 9-(1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propoxymethyl)guanine, 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-((2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethoxy)methyl)-6H-purin-6-one, DHPG, Cymevene, Cytovene, BW B759U, Gancyclovir, 9-[[2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethoxy]methyl]guanine

Ganciclovir (CAS 82410-32-0) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H13N5O4 and a molecular weight of 255.231 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 250°C, a boiling point of 657.0±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 351.1±34.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 82410-32-0
Jingsj CID: J-1103196-2
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₃N₅O₄
Molecular Weight: 255.231 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	250°C
Boiling Point	657.0±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.8±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	351.1±34.3 °C
Exact Mass	255.096756
PSA	139.28000
LogP	-3.62
Vapor Pressure	0.0±2.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.761
Additional Property	0.1 M HCl: 10 mg/mL

GHS Safety & Compliance

Health HazardSignal word: Danger

H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child

Activity & Biological Data

Target	IC50: 5.2 μM (FHV-1)[1]
Additional Information	[1]. Maggs DJ, et al. In vitro efficacy of ganciclovir, cidofovir, penciclovir, foscarnet, idoxuridine, and acyclovir against feline herpesvirus type-1. Am J Vet Res. 2004 Apr;65(4):399-403. [2]. Fletcher CV, et al. Evaluation of ganciclovir for cytomegalovirus disease. DICP. 1989 Jan;23(1):5-12. [3]. Matthews T, et al. Antiviral activity and mechanism of action of ganciclovir. Rev Infect Dis. 1988 Jul-Aug;10 Suppl 3:S490-4. [4]. BoujemLa I, et al. Pharmacokinetics and tissue diffusion of ganciclovir in mice and rats. Antiviral Res. 2016 Aug;132:111-5.

Target

IC50: 5.2 μM (FHV-1)[1]

Additional Information

[1]. Maggs DJ, et al. In vitro efficacy of ganciclovir, cidofovir, penciclovir, foscarnet, idoxuridine, and acyclovir against feline herpesvirus type-1. Am J Vet Res. 2004 Apr;65(4):399-403. [2]. Fletcher CV, et al. Evaluation of ganciclovir for cytomegalovirus disease. DICP. 1989 Jan;23(1):5-12. [3]. Matthews T, et al. Antiviral activity and mechanism of action of ganciclovir. Rev Infect Dis. 1988 Jul-Aug;10 Suppl 3:S490-4. [4]. BoujemLa I, et al. Pharmacokinetics and tissue diffusion of ganciclovir in mice and rats. Antiviral Res. 2016 Aug;132:111-5.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2933990090
Summary	2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ganciclovir?

The CAS number of Ganciclovir is 82410-32-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ganciclovir?

Ganciclovir has molecular formula C9H13N5O4 and molecular weight 255.231 g/mol.

Is Ganciclovir hazardous?

Ganciclovir has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ganciclovir?

For Ganciclovir, Upstream Products: Triacetylganciclovir, Guanine, 1,3-Dibenzyloxy-2-(chloromethoxy)propane; Downstream Products: Ganciclovir mono-O-propionate, Ganciclovir Mono-O-acetate, Valganciclovir hydrochloride.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Ganciclovir (CAS 82410-32-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1103196-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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