The molecule is the L-valinyl ester of ganciclovir, into which it is rapidly converted by intestinal and hepatic esterases. It is a synthetic analogue of 2'-deoxyguanosine. It has a role as a prodrug and an antiviral drug. It is a member of purines and a L-valyl ester. It derives from a guanine and a ganciclovir.
[2-[(2-amino-6-oxo-1H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]-3-hydroxypropyl] (2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate