L-Thyroxine sodium salt pentahydrate (Sodium levothyroxine), thyroid prohormone (T4) (ab143720)
Key features and details
- Blood-brain barrier permeable thyroid prohormone (T4)
- CAS Number: 6106-07-6
- Purity: > 97%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
L-Thyroxine sodium salt pentahydrate (Sodium levothyroxine), thyroid prohormone (T4) -
Description
Blood-brain barrier permeable thyroid prohormone (T4) -
Alternative names
- Sodium levothyroxine
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Biological description
Blood-brain barrier permeable thyroid prohormone (T4). Stimulates metabolic rate. Regulates growth and development. Lowers TSH levels. Orally active. -
Purity
> 97% -
CAS Number
6106-07-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]propanoate sodium salt pentahydrate -
Molecular weight
888.93 -
Molecular formula
C15H20I4NNaO9 -
PubChem identifier
23665037 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1I)OC2=CC(=C(C(=C2)I)O)I)I)CC(C(=O)[O-])N.O.O.O.O.O.[Na+] -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
