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Liothyronine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3,3′,5-Triiodo-L-thyronine, O-(4-Hydroxy-3-iodophenyl)-3,5-diiodo-L-tyrosine, Liothyronine, T3

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H12I3NO4
CAS Number:
6893-02-3
Molecular Weight:
650.97
Beilstein:
2710227
MDL number:
MFCD00002593
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750059
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

liothyronine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

234-238 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N[C@@H](Cc1cc(I)c(Oc2ccc(O)c(I)c2)c(I)c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C15H12I3NO4/c16-9-6-8(1-2-13(9)20)23-14-10(17)3-7(4-11(14)18)5-12(19)15(21)22/h1-4,6,12,20H,5,19H2,(H,21,22)/t12-/m0/s1

InChI key

AUYYCJSJGJYCDS-LBPRGKRZSA-N

Gene Information

human ... THRA(7067) , THRB(7068)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Liothyronine USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard, standard stock, Liothyronine stock, and resolution solutions for assay, and identification test according to given below monographs of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Thyroid
  • Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets
  • Liothyronine Sodium Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H372

Precautionary Statements

P260 - P264 - P270 - P314 - P501

Hazard Classifications

STOT RE 1

Target Organs

Thyroid,Cardio-vascular system,Kidney

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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