Zidovudine is a synthetic nucleoside analogues with activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Zidovudine: The chemical name of zidovudine is 3’-azido-3’-deoxythymidine. It has a molecular formula of C10H13N5O4 and a molecular weight of 267.24.

Zidovudine is a white to beige, odorless, crystalline solid with a solubility of 20.1 mg/mL in water at 25°C.