Title: Metrizoic Acid
CAS Registry Number: 1949-45-7
CAS Name: 3-(Acetylamino)-5-(acetylmethylamino)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid
Synonyms: 3-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodo-5-(
N-methylacetamido)benzoic acid;
N-methyl-3,5-diacetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula: C12H11I3N2O4
Molecular Weight: 627.94
Percent Composition: C 22.95%, H 1.77%, I 60.63%, N 4.46%, O 10.19%
Literature References: Prepn: Pitré, Fumigalli,
Farmaco Ed. Sci. 17, 340 (1962);
GB 973881 (1964 to Nyegaard),
C.A. 62, 16139g (1965). Series of articles on use in separation of leukocytes from blood and bone marrow: A. Boyum,
Scand. J. Clin. Lab. Invest. 21, Suppl. 97, 7-106 (1968).
Properties: Crystals, mp 281-282°.
Melting point: mp 281-282°
Derivative Type: Sodium salt
CAS Registry Number: 7225-61-8
Synonyms: Metrizoate sodium
Trademarks: Isopaque (Winthrop); Triosil
Therap-Cat: Diagnostic aid (radiopaque medium).
Keywords: Diagnostic Aid (Radiopaque Medium).