Liothyronine sodium is the sodium salt of liothyronine. Thought to be more active than levothyroxine and with a rapid (few hours) onset and short duration of action, liothyronine sodium is used to treat hypothyroidism, particularly in cases of hypothyroid coma. It includes a 3,3′,5-triiodo-L-thyroninate. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Hormones and Thyroid agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Triostat, Basoprocin and Cynomel. Its PubChem CID is 23666110.
Liothyronine sodium
| CAS No | 55-06-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H11I3NNaO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 672.95 g/mol |
| Synonyms | sodium;(2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]propanoate |
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Liothyronine sodium is the sodium salt of liothyronine. Thought to be more active than levothyroxine and with a rapid (few hours) onset and short duration of action, liothyronine sodium is used to treat hypothyroidism, particularly in cases of hypothyroid coma.
The listed CAS number is 55-06-1.
The listed molecular formula is C15H11I3NNaO4.
The listed molecular weight is 672.95 g/mol.
sodium;(2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]propanoate.
The source lists Triostat, Basoprocin and Cynomel.