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Liothyronine (sodium)

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Description
Liothyronine sodium is an active form of thyroid hormone. Liothyronine sodium is a potent thyroid hormone receptors TRα and TRβ agonist with Kis of 2.33 nM for hTRα and hTRβ, respectively[1][2][3].
CAS Number
55-06-1
Product Name Alternative
Triiodothyronine (sodium) ; 3,3',5-Triiodo-L-thyronine (sodium) ; T3 (sodium)
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Thyroid Hormone Receptor
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/3,3_acute_,5-Triiodo-L-thyronine-sodium.html
Purity
99.88
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
N[C@@H](CC1=CC(I)=C(C(I)=C1)OC2=CC=C(O)C(I)=C2)C(O[Na])=O
Molecular Formula
C15H11I3NNaO4
Molecular Weight
672.96
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Lin KH, et al. Stimulation of proliferation by 3,3',5-triiodo-L-thyronine in poorly differentiated human hepatocarcinoma cells overexpressing beta 1 thyroid hormone receptor. Cancer Lett. 1994 Oct 14;85 (2) :189-94.|[2]Bhat MK, et al. Conformational changes of human beta 1 thyroid hormone receptor induced by binding of 3,3',5-triiodo-L-thyronine. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1993 Aug 31;195 (1) :385-92.|[3]Hiroaki Shiohara, et al. Discovery of novel indane derivatives as liver-selective thyroid hormone receptor β (TRβ) agonists for the treatment of dyslipidemia. Bioorg Med Chem. 2012 Jun 1;20 (11) :3622-34.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
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Chemical Information

Liothyronine Sodium

Liothyronine sodium is the sodium salt of liothyronine. Thought to be more active than levothyroxine and with a rapid (few hours) onset and short duration of action, liothyronine sodium is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism, particularly in cases of hypothyroid coma. It contains a 3,3',5-triiodo-L-thyroninate.

CAS Number55-06-1
PubChem CID23666110
IUPAC Namesodium (2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]propanoate
Molecular FormulaC15H11I3NNaO4
Molecular Weight672.95
Topological Polar Surface Area95.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count5
Heavy Atom Count24
Formal Charge0
Complexity408
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1OC2=C(C=C(C=C2I)C[C@@H](C(=O)[O-])N)I)I)O.[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H12I3NO4.Na/c16-9-6-8(1-2-13(9)20)23-14-10(17)3-7(4-11(14)18)5-12(19)15(21)22;/h1-4,6,12,20H,5,19H2,(H,21,22);/q;+1/p-1/t12-;/m0./s1
InChIKey
SBXXSUDPJJJJLC-YDALLXLXSA-M
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Liothyronine Sodium
CAS: 55-06-1
CID: 23666110
Formula: C15H11I3NNaO4
MW: 672.95
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight672.95
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass672.7720
Monoisotopic Mass672.7720
Topological Polar Surface Area95.6 Ų
Heavy Atom Count24
Formal Charge0
Complexity408
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes