5-amino-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalic acid (CED0022717)

5-amino-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalic acid belongs to the benzoic acids and derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 556.82 g/mol, 5-amino-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalic acid is a heavy molecule. It has the chemical formula C8H2I3NO4. The compound has been identified in or released from 19 recorded sources across several sectors. In the context of drinking water and water supply, it is found in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and general drinking water. It is also present in aquatic systems and sediments, including freshwater, seawater, surface water, and groundwater. Within the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the compound is recorded in mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Additional sources include irrigation water from agriculture and land management, as well as ballast water and bilge water from marine, shipping, and aquaculture operations. Furthermore, the substance is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.