Zidovudine

Also known as: 3'-Azido-3'-deoxythymidine, Azidothymidine, Retrovir, ZDV, Azitidin, 1-(3-Azido-2,3-dideoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)thymine, BW-A509U, Compound S, NSC 602670

Zidovudine (CAS 30516-87-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H13N5O4 and a molecular weight of 267.241 g/mol. Key property: a melting point of 113-115 °C(lit.). It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H351 — Suspected of causing cancer. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 30516-87-1
Jingsj CID: J-12885-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄
Molecular Weight: 267.241 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	113-115 °C(lit.)
Exact Mass	267.096741
PSA	134.07000
LogP	-0.53
Refractive Index	47 ° (C=1, H2O)
Additional Property	1-5 g/100 mL at 17 ºC

GHS Safety & Compliance

Health HazardSignal word: Warning

H351 — Suspected of causing cancer

Activity & Biological Data

Target	HIV-1 CRISPR/Cas9
Additional Information	[1]. Gray LR, et al. The NRTIs lamivudine, stavudine and zidovudine have reduced HIV-1 inhibitory activity in astrocytes. PLoS One. 2013 Apr 16;8(4):e62196. [2]. Hou P, et al. Genome editing of CXCR4 by CRISPR/cas9 confers cells resistant to HIV-1 infection. Sci Rep. 2015 Oct 20;5:15577. [3]. Mizutani T, et al. Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Suppress Laser-Induced Choroidal Neovascularization in Mice. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2015 Nov;56(12):7122-9.

Target

HIV-1 CRISPR/Cas9

Additional Information

[1]. Gray LR, et al. The NRTIs lamivudine, stavudine and zidovudine have reduced HIV-1 inhibitory activity in astrocytes. PLoS One. 2013 Apr 16;8(4):e62196. [2]. Hou P, et al. Genome editing of CXCR4 by CRISPR/cas9 confers cells resistant to HIV-1 infection. Sci Rep. 2015 Oct 20;5:15577. [3]. Mizutani T, et al. Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Suppress Laser-Induced Choroidal Neovascularization in Mice. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2015 Nov;56(12):7122-9.

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 Zidovudine?

The CAS number of Zidovudine is 30516-87-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Zidovudine?

Zidovudine has molecular formula C10H13N5O4 and molecular weight 267.241 g/mol.

Is Zidovudine hazardous?

Zidovudine has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H351 — Suspected of causing cancer.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Zidovudine?

For Zidovudine, Upstream Products: 5'-O-Trityl-Zidovudine, O,O'-Bis(trimethylsilyl)thymine, 5'-O-Benzoyl-3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine; Downstream Products: 5'-O-Benzoyl-3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine, Dioctadecyl phosphite, L-Cystine.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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