| Description | Metrizoic acid is an ionic contrast medium. Metrizoic acid displays high osmolality and has a risk of inducing allergic reactions. |
| Synonyms | 甲泛影酸, Metrizoate |
| molecular weight | 627.9402 |
| Molecular formula | C12H11I3N2O4 |
| CAS | 1949-45-7 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 31.25 mg/mL (49.77 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Vik-Mo H, et al. Hemodynamic and electrocardiographic consequences of high- and low-osmolality contrast agents for left ventricular angiography. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1988;14(3):143-9. 2. Sortland O, et al. Iopentol in urography. A clinical comparison between iopentol and metrizoate includingdelayed reactions. Acta Radiol. 1992 Jul;33(4):368-73. 3. Holtås S,et al. Contrast enhanced brain CT. Comparison between iohexol and metrizoate. Neuroradiology. 1983;24(4):213-5. |