Synonym(s): Liothyronine; O-(4-Hydroxy-3-iodophenyl)-3,5-diiodo-L-tyrosine sodium salt; T3
Formula: C15H11I3NNaO4
Formula Weight: 672.96
CAS No.: 55-06-1
Physical form: powder-0 °C; stock-frozen in working aliquots, avoid repeated freeze/thaw, solution stable 2-8 °C, 30 days
Storage: −20°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 8179867
EC No.: 200-223-5
Biochem/physiol Actions: T3 is a thyroid hormone that increases rates of proteins synthesis, stimulates the breakdown of cholesterol, and effects embryonic development. In cell culture, T3 regulates cell differentiation and protein expression.
Reconstitution: To prepare 20 μg/ml stock solution: add 1 ml 1 N NaOH; gently swirl to dissolve; add 49 ml sterile medium.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H5NS