Glycerol, Iodinated
An expectorant used to thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. It contains iodine, which helps stimulate the glands that produce respiratory secretions.
Molecular Weight
258.0500 g/mol
LogP
0.80
TPSA
38.70 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CC(I)C1OCC(CO)O1
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H11IO3/c1-4(7)6-9-3-5(2-8)10-6/h4-6,8H,2-3H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C6H11IO3
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
10
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
An expectorant used to thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. It contains iodine, which helps stimulate the glands that produce respiratory secretions.
Yes, Glycerol, Iodinated is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2105827. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 21852. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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