Adipiodon

Adipiodone is an organoiodine compound that is 3-amino-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid in which one of the amino hydrogens is substituted by a 6-(3-carboxy-2,4,6-triiodoanilino)-6-oxohexanoyl group. It is a water-soluble radiographic contrast media for cholecystography and intravenous cholangiography. Among its listed roles, it functions as a radioopaque medium. It is an organoiodine compound, a member of benzoic acids and a secondary carboxamide. It is the conjugate acid of adipiodone(2-). The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Bilignostum, Cholospect, Iodipamide and Iodipamic acid. Its PubChem CID is 3739.

CAS No 606-17-7
Molecular Formula C20H14I6N2O6
Molecular Weight 1139.8 g/mol
Synonyms 3-[[6-(3-carboxy-2,4,6-triiodoanilino)-6-oxohexanoyl]amino]-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid

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