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X-ray contrast agents, compositions and methods

US5356613A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1992
Grant dateOct 18, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C237/46
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The compound N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-5-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-glycolamido]-N'-methyl-2,4,6 -triiodoisophthalamide and similar such compounds may be used as x-ray contrast agents which are water-soluble, safe and in an aqueous solution are non-viscous. Methods of preparing N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-5-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-glycolamido]-N'-methyl-2,4,6 -triiodoisophthalamide and the analogous compounds are provided.

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