CAS: 110143-02-7

3'-Azido-N6-benzoyl-2',3'-dideoxyadenosine is an antiviral drug that inhibits the synthesis of viral DNA and RNA. This antiviral drug is a novel synthetic nucleoside analogue that is phosphorylated to form monophosphate, which inhibits the synthesis of RNA. 3'-Azido-N6-benzoyl-2',3'-dideoxyadenosine has been shown to be effective against cancer cells by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase and DNA synthesis. 3'-Azido-N6-benzoyl-2',3'-dideoxyadenosine also inhibits DNA synthesis by blocking the enzymes DNA polymerase and deoxyribonucleoside kinase.