Ipodate
This oral iodinated compound was used both as a contrast agent for X-ray imaging of the gallbladder and bile ducts, and as a treatment for hyperthyroidism because it blocks the conversion of thyroid hormones. It has been largely replaced by other imaging agents and thyroid medications.
Masse moléculaire
597,9600 g/mol
LogP
3,30
TPSA
52,90 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
Conforme
Mécanisme d'action
Enhances the contrast of specific tissues or structures during medical imaging procedures by altering the local signal intensity or X-ray absorption characteristics.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Enhances the contrast of specific tissues or structures during medical imaging procedures by altering the local signal intensity or X-ray absorption characteristics.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
CN(C)/C=N/c1c(I)cc(I)c(CCC(=O)O)c1I
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H13I3N2O2/c1-17(2)6-16-12-9(14)5-8(13)7(11(12)15)3-4-10(18)19/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,18,19)/b16-6+
Molecular Formula
C12H13I3N2O2
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Liaisons Rotatives
5
Atomes Lourds
19
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.
Foire aux questions
This oral iodinated compound was used both as a contrast agent for X-ray imaging of the gallbladder and bile ducts, and as a treatment for hyperthyroidism because it blocks the conversion of thyroid hormones. It has been largely replaced by other imaging agents and thyroid medications.
Enhances the contrast of specific tissues or structures during medical imaging procedures by altering the local signal intensity or X-ray absorption characteristics.
Yes, Ipodate 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). CHEMBL1201243. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5241. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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