It is used to treat and prevent iodine deficiency. It is used in thyroid function tests and thyroid imaging and to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma.
| Technical Details | |
| CAS No | 7681-82-5 |
| Mol. Formul | NaI |
| Mol. Weigh | 149.89 |
| Category | Expectorant & Iodine Supplement |
| Specification | |
| Description | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals; odourless; hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and in glycerin |
| Appearance of solution | 10 % aqueous solution is clear and colourless |
| Alkalinity | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Iodates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Sulphate | Passes as per pharmacopoeia |
| Thiosulphates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Heavy metals | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Potassium | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Barium | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Nitrate, Nitrite & Ammonia | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Iron | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Loss on drying / Water | Not more than 2.0 % w/w |
| Assay | Between 99.0 and 100.5 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG Fibre Drum / HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag