13-05081. Iopydone [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 5579-93-1
3,5-Diiodo-4(1H)-pyridinone.
C5H3I2NO; mol wt 346.89.
C 17.31%, H 0.87%, I 73.17%, N 4.04%, O 4.61%.

Description and references

Prepn: Dohrn, Diedrich, Ann. 494, 284 (1932).

Chemical structure

Properties

Crystals, dec 321°. Practically insol in ordinary solvents. Sol in caustic alkalies.

Therapeutic Category

Diagnostic aid (radiopaque medium‐bronchographic).

Keywords

Diagnostic Aid (Radiopaque Medium)

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.