General Information

Ganciclovir Impurities and Ganciclovir 

Daicel Pharma synthesizes high-quality Ganciclovir impurities like Ganciclovir dimer, Ganciclovir Divalinate, Ganciclovir Mono N-Methyl Valinate (Mixture of Diastereomers), and Ganciclovir related compound A, which are crucial in the analysis of the quality, stability, and biological safety of the active pharmaceutical ingredient Ganciclovir. Moreover, Daicel Pharma offers custom synthesis of Ganciclovir impurities and delivers them globally.

Ganciclovir [CAS: 82410-32-0] is a synthetic guanine derivative with antiviral properties. It manages cytomegalovirus infections in people with AIDS. This drug functions as both an antiviral agent and an anti-infective medication.

Ganciclovir: Use and Commercial Availability  

Ganciclovir is used to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, which affect the eyes, colon, and esophagus in patients with AIDS or weakened immune systems. It is to prevent and treat CMV infections in patients who have received transplants. The drug is taken orally or administered intravenously. It is available under various brand names, including Cytovene, Ganzyk-Rtu, Ganciclovir Sodium, Vitrasert, and Zirgan.

Ganciclovir Structure and Mechanism of Action

The chemical name of Ganciclovir is 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethoxy]methyl]-6H-purin-6-one. Its chemical formula is C₉H₁₃N₅O_4, and its molecular weight is approximately 255.23 g/mol.

Ganciclovir is an antiviral drug and a synthetic analog of 2’-deoxyguanosine. It inhibits the replication of human cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Ganciclovir Impurities and Synthesis

Ganciclovir impurities are unwanted substances that form during manufacturing^1,2 or storage of Ganciclovir drug substance or product. These impurities can affect the drug’s quality, safety, and efficacy. Understanding the formation and synthesis of these impurities is essential to identify and controlling them and ensuring that the drug is of high quality and purity.

Daicel offers a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from a cGMP-compliant analytical facility for Ganciclovir impurity standards, Ganciclovir dimer, Ganciclovir Divalinate, Ganciclovir Mono N-Methyl Valinate (Mixture of Diastereomers), and Ganciclovir related compound A. The CoA includes complete characterization data, such as 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, MASS, and HPLC purity³. We also provide 13C-DEPT and CHN if requested. We give a complete characterization report on delivery. Daicel has the technology and expertise to prepare any unknown Ganciclovir impurity or degradation product.