Related Diseases
Depression
Product Name
Liothyronine Sodium
Size
500.0mg; 1.0g; 2.0g; 5.0g
Description
Liothyronine is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone (T3) used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma. It is also used as an augmentation strategy in treating Major Depressive Disorder when used in combination with antidepressants. It is marketed as the sodium salt under the brand name Cytomel (or Tertroxin in Australia).
CAS Number
55-06-1 (sodium)
Chemical Formula
C15H11I3NNaO4
Molecular Weight
672.9592
Elemental Analysis
C, 26.77; H, 1.65; I, 56.57; N, 2.08; Na, 3.42; O, 9.51
Synonym
Liothyronine; Triiodothyronine; 3,3',5-Triiodo-L-thyronine; Liothyronin; Tresitope; 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine; Cytomel; Tertroxin
IUPAC/Chemical Name
sodium (S)-2-amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]propanoate
InChi Key
SBXXSUDPJJJJLC-YDALLXLXSA-M
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C15H12I3NO4.Na/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);/q;+1/p-1/t12-;/m0./s1
SMILES Code
O=C([O-])[C@@H](N)CC1=CC(I)=C(OC2=CC=C(O)C(I)=C2)C(I)=C1.[Na+]
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder.
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, not in water
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001