General Information

 

Compound name: Levothyroxine Sodium, L-thyroxine sodium, synthroid

Formula: C15H10I4NNaO4 (x H2O)

Molar Mass: 798.86g (anhydrous)

Brand names: Synthroid®, Levoxyl®

Levothyroxine Sodium is a synthetic hormone. It is the replacement for missing T4 hormones produced by the thyroid gland. Below is a picture of the various dosages of Levoxyl® (Jones Pharmaceuticals Inc.) a patient can take. The dosages range from 25-300mcg.

Density in it's natural state: 15mg/ 100ml

pH level in a saturated water solution: 8.35-9.35