Sodium iodoacetate
Agent Name
Sodium iodoacetate
CAS Number
305-53-3
Formula
C2-H3-I-O2.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Iodoacetate, sodium salt; Iodoacetic acid sodium salt; Sodium monoiodoacetate; Acetic acid, 2-iodo-, sodium salt (1:1); Acetic acid, iodo-, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Light yellow hygroscopic powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Iodoacetic acid and its salts and derivatives. Iodoacetic acid reacts with cysteine (-SH) groups to form a carboxymethylated protein and is used as an enzyme inhibitor in biochemical research." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Iodoacetic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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