ABSTRACT

Peramivir, also known as BCX-1812 or RWJ-270201, belongs to the class of neuraminidase inhibitors which includes zanamivir and oseltamivir. Its chemical name is (1S,2S,3R, 4R)-3-[(1S)-1-(acetyla-mino)-2-ethylbutyl]-4-[(aminoiminomethyl) amino]-2-hydroxy-cyclo-pentanecarboxylic acid (trihydrate) and its molecular formula is C15H34N4O7 (trihydrate).