Category
Amidotrizoic Acid
CAS Number
117-96-4
Molecular Formula
C11H19I3N2O4
Molecular Weight
613.91g/mol
Synonym

3,5-Bis(acetylamino)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic Acid; 2,4,6-Triiodo-3,5-diacetamidobenzoic Acid; Diatrizoic Acid; Diatrizoate; 

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Amidotrizoic acid (also known as diatrizoic acid) is an iodinated contrast agent used in medical imaging. It enhances X-ray and CT scan visibility by increasing contrast in blood vessels, organs, and tissues. This compound is commonly used in diagnostic procedures such as urography, angiography, and gastrointestinal imaging.