Sodium diatrizoate

CAS: 737-31-5

Ref. 3D-FS01729

Product Information

• Name: Sodium diatrizoate
• Synonyms: 3,5-Diacetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid sodium salt
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sodium diatrizoate is a salt of sodium with diatrizoic acid, which is a synthetic compound that has been shown to have significant cytotoxicity and significant cell factor activity. It also has basic protein activity and polymerase chain reaction activity. Sodium diatrizoate has been used in angiography as an x-ray contrast agent because it possesses significant physiological effects on the papillary muscle. The sodium salts of this compound are used in analytical methods for determining blood pressure, but can also be toxic to the epidermal layer of skin.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 635.9 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₈I₃N₂NaO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder