Description

Pirodavir is a potent and selective antiviral agent belonging to the class of capsid-binding inhibitors. This compound is of significant interest for its mechanism of action, which involves stabilizing the viral capsid and preventing the uncoating and release of viral genetic material. It is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical research and development for the study of antiviral therapies, particularly against enteroviruses and rhinoviruses. Researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors require high-purity Pirodavir for preclinical studies and as a reference standard.

Application

• Antiviral Research & Development: Serves as a key reference compound and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the discovery and development of novel antiviral drugs.
• Mechanistic Studies: Used in virology labs to study the capsid stabilization mechanism and viral replication cycles of Picornaviridae family viruses.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a critical synthetic intermediate in the production of more complex antiviral agents or prodrugs.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed as a standard or inhibitor in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify new antiviral candidates.
• Reference Standard: Provides a certified standard for quality control and analytical method development in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Academic Research: Supports fundamental virology and medicinal chemistry research in university and institutional settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pirodavir
CAS No.	124436-59-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₃₄N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	450.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Pirodavir; 3-[4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]-1-(1-methylethyl)-1H-indole-6-carbonitrile; R 77975; R-77975; R77975; 6-Cyano-3-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]-1-isopropylindole; 1-Isopropyl-3-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]-1H-indole-6-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our Pirodavir is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.