CAS No. 54-42-2

Batch: Purity:99.92
Idoxuridine Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Idoxuridine product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 1-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-iodopyrimidine-2,4-dione
CAS Number 54-42-2
Molecular Formula

C9H11IN2O5

Molecular Weight (MW) 354.1
SMILES C1C(C(OC1N2C=C(C(=O)NC2=O)I)CO)O
InChIKey XQFRJNBWHJMXHO-RRKCRQDMSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Idoxuridine is an antiviral nucleoside analog and an inhibitor of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1). As an iodinated thymidine derivative, it is phosphorylated by viral thymidine kinase and subsequently incorporated into viral DNA. This incorporation impairs viral DNA polymerase activity, disrupts proper viral DNA synthesis and replication, and effectively blocks downstream viral propagation and herpesvirus-induced cellular cytopathic effects. [1][2]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 71 mg/mL (200.5 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.