Favipiravir (T-705)

Favipiravir is used for the treatment of advanced Ebola virus infection in a small animal model. Favipiravir suppressed the replication of Zaire Ebola virus and prevented a lethal outcome in 100% of the animals. Based on the studies, Favipiravir can be a candidate for the treatment of Ebola hemorrhagic fever.||Synonyms:|6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-2-pyrazinecarboxamide; 6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-pyrazinecarboxamide; 6-Fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide; Favipiravir; T 705; T 705||CAS Number:|259793-96-9||Molecular Formula:|C₅H₄FN₃O₂||Molecular Weight:|157.10||Appearance:|Off-white to light orange solid||Purity:|As reported||Melting Point:|>151°C (dec.)||Solubility:|DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)||Storage and Stability:|Store at 4°C. Hygroscopic, under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.