Metrizamide
Agent Name
Metrizamide
CAS Number
31112-62-6
Formula
C18-H22-I3-N3-O8
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2-((3-(Acetylamino)-5-(acetylmethylamino)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl)amino)-2-deoxy-D-glucose; 2-(3-Acetamido-2,4,6-triiodo-5-(N-methylacetamido)benzamido)-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; 2-(3-Acetamido-2,4,6-triiodo-5-(N-methylacetamido)benzamido)-2-deoxy-D-glucose; 2-(3-Acetamido-5-N-methyl-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzamido)-2-deoxy-D-glucose; 3-Acetylamino-5-N-methyl-acetylamino-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl glucosamine; Amipaque; D-Glucose, 2-((3-(acetylamino)-5-(acetylmethylamino)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl)amino)-2-deoxy-; Metrizamida [INN-Spanish]; Metrizamidum [INN-Latin]; Telebrix 300; WIN 39103; D-Glucose, 2-(3-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodo-5-(N-methylacetamido)benzamido)-2-deoxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a radiopaque x-ray contrast medium; [Merck Index] "A solute for density gradient centrifugation offering higher maximum solution density without the problems of increased viscosity. It is also used as a resorbable, non-ionic contrast medium." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; Targets the vascular system; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.2E-27 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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