Antiviral agent 81 is an orally bioavailable N-acylated remdesivir derivative and RdRp inhibitor with 45.3% oral bioavailability (based on active metabolite GS-441524 exposure), plasma half-life >8 h, and reduced CYP3A4 inhibition. Antiviral agent 81 exhibits activity against Coronaviridae, Flaviviridae, and Pneumoviridae, and shows no activity against Orthomyxoviridae, Herpesviridae, and Alphaviridae. Antiviral agent 81 can be used for the research of viral infections[1].