Title: Periodyl
CAS Registry Number: 53586-99-5
CAS Name: 12-Hydroxy-9,10-diiodo-9-octadecenoic acid
Synonyms: diiodoricinstearolic acid; ricinstearolic acid diiodide; 8,9-diiodo-11-hydroxy-8-heptadecene-1-carboxylic acid
Trademarks: Diiodyl; Joristen
Molecular Formula: C18H32I2O3
Molecular Weight: 550.25
Percent Composition: C 39.29%, H 5.86%, I 46.13%, O 8.72%
Line Formula: CH3(CH2)5CHOHCH2CI=CI(CH2)7COOH
Literature References: Prepn: Mühle,
Ber. 46, 2091 (1913);
DE 296495 (to Riedel).
Properties: Tasteless needles from dil alcohol, mp 62°. Practically insol in water, acids; sol in dil alkalies, alcohol, ether, chloroform; slightly sol in benzene.
Melting point: mp 62°
Therap-Cat: Iodine source.
Keywords: Replenishers/Supplements; Iodine.