Sodium Iodide I-123

Sodium Iodide I-123 is a radiopharmaceutical containing the radioisotope I-123 with diagnostic property. After absorption, the iodide is distributed through the extracellular fluid of the body and accumulates in the thyroid gland, thereby allowing measurement of thyroid function. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Thyroid agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as diagnostic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Sodium [123I]iodide and Iodocapsule 123 (TN). Its PubChem CID is 11954386.

CAS No 41927-88-2
Molecular Formula INa
Molecular Weight 145.90 g/mol
Synonyms sodium;iodine-123(1-)

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