Diatrizoic acid

Description

A high-osmolality radiocontrast agent | CAS: 117-96-4 | C11H9I3N2O4 | 613.92 g/mol

Diatrizoic acid is a gradient reagent used for blood cell separation and diagnostic aid (radiopaque medium). Diatrizoic acid may be used as an alternative to barium sulfate for medical imaging of the gastrointestinal tract, such as upper gastrointestinal series and small bowel series.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Diatrizoic acid is a gradient reagent used for blood cell separation and diagnostic aid (radiopaque medium). Diatrizoic acid may be used as an alternative to barium sulfate for medical imaging of the gastrointestinal tract, such as upper gastrointestinal series and small bowel series.

Solubility
Soluble in Methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 117-96-4
• Molecular Formula: C11H9I3N2O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 613.92
• MDL Number: MFCD00069960
• InChI Key: YVPYQUNUQOZFHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diatrizoic acid, amidotrizoic acid, diatrizoate, amidotrizoate, urogranoic acid, urografin acid, odiston, urotrast, diat, diatriazoate
• PubChem CID: 2140
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53691
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-diacetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC(=O)NC1=C(I)C(C(O)=O)=C(I)C(NC(C)=O)=C1I

• Color: White
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,2992
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Methanol.
• Formula Weight: 613.9
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Diatrizoic acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	204-223-6
RTECSNumber	DG5950000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only