1-Docosanol - CAS 661-19-8

1-Docosanol (Behenic alcohol) is a saturated 22-carbon aliphatic alcohol with antiviral activity. 1-Docosanol has a distinct mechanism of action and inhibits fusion between the plasma membrane and the herpes simplex virus envelope, thereby preventing viral entry into cells and subsequent viral activity and replication. 1-Docosanol is used topically in the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialis episodes and relieves associated pain and may help heal sores faster.

Antifection, HSV

Microbiology/Virology

634

0.9807

C22H46O

326.6

C(CCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCO

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product