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Metrizamide (CAS 31112-62-6)

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Alternate Names:
Metrizamide is also known as Telebrix 300.
Application:
Metrizamide is a non-ionic X-ray contrast agent and diagnostic aid that has indicated minimal neurotoxicity in rabbits.
CAS Number:
31112-62-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
789.10
Molecular Formula:
C18H22I3N3O8
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Metrizamide is a non-ionic iodine-based radiocontrast agent. Diagnosing rabbits in a research environment suggested that Metrizamide is minimal neurotoxicity. In the centrifugation of biological particles, Metrizamide can be considered as a density gradient medium. Like other acylaminosugars, Metrizamide is an organic compound with a sugar linked to its chain through an N-acyl group. In a clinical setting Metrizamide shows promise as a replacement for iofendylate, and in myelography, the contrast agent of choice.


Metrizamide (CAS 31112-62-6) References

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  2. Metrizamide density gradients for separation of different developmental stages of malarial parasites.  |  Eugui, EM. and Allison, AC. 1979. Bull World Health Organ. 57 Suppl 1: 181-7. PMID: 317440
  3. Ventriculography with metrizamide.  |  Cronqvist, S. 1977. Acta Radiol Suppl. 355: 237-46. PMID: 318146
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  5. Metrizamide myelography.  |  Boyd, WR. and Gardiner, GA. 1977. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 129: 481-4. PMID: 409203
  6. Metrizamide as contrast medium for myelography and ventriculography. Preliminary clinical experiences.  |  Gonsette, RE. 1973. Acta Radiol Suppl. 335: 346-58. PMID: 4549779
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Metrizamide, 10 mg

sc-211905
10 mg
$352.00

Metrizamide, 100 mg

sc-211905A
100 mg
$2453.00