methiodal sodium Property

CAS DataBase Reference

126-31-8

EPA Substance Registry System

Sodium iodomethanesulfonate (126-31-8)

Safety

Hazardous Substances Data

126-31-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

methiodal sodium Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

A white, crystalline powder; odorless; slight salty taste followed by sweetish aftertaste. Decomposes on exposure to light, solutions are neutral to litmus. Soluble in water; very soluble in methanol; slightly soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in

Uses

Radiopaque contrast medium.

brand name

Abrodil;Myelotrast;Neo-sombraven;Sergozin;Skiodan sodium;Urombal.

World Health Organization (WHO)

Methiodal sodium, a radio-opaque medium, was formerly used for the examination of the urinary tract. Its use was associated with muscle spasms presumed to result from irritation of motor nerve roots in the spinal canal. This led to its withdrawal in Sweden in 1975 when a safer alternative became available. Preparations containing methiodal sodium were subsequently withdrawn worldwide by the manufacturer.

General Description

Colorless crystals.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Sensitive to light.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Toxic.