Product name | Lamivudine / 3-TC |
CAS No. | 134678-17-4 |
Molecular Formula | C8H11N3O3S |
Molecular Weight | 229.26 |
Quality Standard | 99% up, Medicine Grade |
Appearance | White powder |
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | White or off-white crystalline powder | Complies |
Related Substances | Single: ≤0.3% | 0.10% |
Total: ≤0.4% | 0.70% |
Melting | Point | 152~158℃ |
IR | Infrared absorption spectrum is concordant with Rasagiline mesylate | Conforms |
Residual solvents | Methanl n.m.t.3000ppm Isopropanol n.m.t.5000ppm acetonitrile n.m.t.410ppm | Conforms |
Specific Rotation | +18~+22°(in H2O) | +21.2° |
Sulphate | ≤0.05% | 0.02% |
Solubility | Freely soluble in Methanol and in water. Very slightly soluble in Acetone and in isopropanol. Practically insoluble in aether. | Conforms |
Optics isomer | ≤0.5% | 0.41% |
Heavy metals | ≤0.002% | Conforms |
Loss on drying | ≤1.0% | 0.60% |
Purity(HPLC) | ≥99.0%(on dry basis, HPLC) | Conforms |
Conclusion: | Complies with Enterprise Standard. |
What is Lamivudine
Lamivudine, also known as 3-TC, is a nucleoside analogue and antiviral drug. It is a white or off-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol. It can synthesize and extend the viral DNA chain. There is a competitive inhibitory effect.
Function of Lamivudine
1. Antiviral drugs for hepatitis B.
2. Antiviral drugs for the treatment of liver and gallbladder diseases
3. Medication for liver and gallbladder diseases.