CAS: 2093124-22-0

Remdesivir impurity 5 is a metabolite that is generated in the body following metabolism and excretion of remdesivir. It has been shown to be present in urine, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid following administration of remdesivir. Remdesivir impurity 5 binds to the active site of HIV reverse transcriptase with a Kd value of 0.5 nM. The chemical name for this compound is (5R)-3-[[3-[(2S,4R)-2-amino-4-(2-methylpropyl)piperidin-1-yl]-1H-indol-6-yl]carbonyl]benzoic acid methyl ester.