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Indocyanine green acid form | CAS No: 28782-33-4 | GMP-certified suppliers
A medication that supports cardiac output assessment, evaluates hepatic function and liver blood flow, and provides reliable visualization for ophthalmic angiography in diagnostic applications.
Therapeutic categories
Primary indications
- For Determining Cardiac Output, Hepatic Function and Liver Blood Flow
- For ophthalmic angiography
Product Snapshot
- This product is a small‑molecule diagnostic dye supplied as lyophilized powder for reconstitution for intravascular and related injectable use
- It is used for assessing cardiac output, hepatic function, liver blood flow, and for ophthalmic angiography
- It holds approved and investigational status in the US and Canada
Clinical Overview
Following intravenous administration, the compound remains largely confined to the intravascular space and exhibits minimal extrahepatic distribution. Uptake occurs almost exclusively via hepatic parenchymal cells, and the dye is subsequently excreted unchanged into bile. It does not undergo significant enterohepatic recirculation, and negligible renal or peripheral tissue accumulation has been observed. These elimination characteristics support its utility in dynamic liver function assessment, including plasma disappearance rate measurements.
The mechanism of action is based on hepatic extraction efficiency and biliary excretion. In cases of biliary obstruction, the compound may appear in hepatic lymph rather than bile, a feature illustrating preserved mucosal integrity despite impaired ductal flow. In ophthalmology, the dye enables visualization of choroidal vasculature due to its protein binding and near‑infrared optical properties, which enhance imaging through pigment and exudate.
Key ADME features include rapid plasma clearance through hepatobiliary pathways, high protein binding, and a short circulation half‑life conducive to repeated measurements within clinical procedures. Systemic pharmacodynamic activity is minimal, as the compound serves primarily as an optical tracer.
Safety considerations focus on rare hypersensitivity reactions and iodine‑related sensitivities due to trace sodium iodide residues. Caution is warranted in severe hepatic dysfunction, where clearance is reduced and interpretation of diagnostic parameters may be altered.
For API procurement, sourcing should prioritize sterile production capability, tight control of iodide content, and robust spectral purity testing to ensure consistent near‑infrared performance and suitability for parenteral formulation.
Identification & chemistry
| Generic name | Indocyanine green acid form |
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| Molecule type | Small molecule |
| CAS | 28782-33-4 |
| UNII | C4V974V932 |
| DrugBank ID | DB09374 |
Pharmacology
| Summary | Indocyanine green is a diagnostic dye that binds plasma proteins and is cleared almost exclusively by hepatic parenchymal cells, with secretion directly into bile and minimal extrahepatic distribution. Its pharmacokinetic profile allows assessment of hepatic uptake and excretion, as well as indicator-dilution measurements of cardiac output and liver blood flow. The compound also provides vascular contrast for ophthalmic angiography. |
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| Mechanism of action | Indocyanine Green for Injection USP undergoes no significant extrahepatic or enterohepatic circulation; simultaneous arterial and venous blood estimations have shown negligible renal, peripheral, lung or cerebro-spinal uptake of the dye. Indocyanine Green for Injection USP is taken up from the plasma almost exclusively by the hepatic parenchymal cells and is secreted entirely into the bile. After biliary obstruction, the dye appears in the hepatic lymph, independently of the bile, suggesting that the biliary mucosa is sufficiently intact to prevent diffusion of the dye, though allowing diffusion of bilirubin. These characteristics make Indocyanine Green for Injection USP a helpful index of hepatic function. |
ADME / PK
| Absorption | It has a peak spectral absorption at about 800 nm. |
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| Half-life | ICG has a half-life of 150 to 180 seconds. |
| Protein binding | 98% |
| Route of elimination | The dye is excreted in bile in unconjugated form. |
| Volume of distribution | ICG distribution into the mouse fetus can be enhanced when used concomitantly with OATP or P-glycoprotein inhibitors. The greater distribution within individual fetal tissues is likely related to ICG's greater transplacental transfer. |
| Clearance | Clearance of dyes which are removed from the circulation principally by the liver constitutes one of the best methods for evaluating hepatic function. |
Formulation & handling
- Indocyanine green is supplied as a lyophilized powder for aqueous reconstitution and parenteral administration, with light sensitivity requiring protection during preparation and handling.
- The hydrophobic small‑molecule structure (high LogP) necessitates formulation with solubilizing excipients to ensure complete dissolution for intravenous use.
- Solutions should be used promptly after reconstitution due to limited stability in aqueous media and susceptibility to degradation under ambient conditions.
Regulatory status
| Lifecycle | Most U.S. patent protection for the API has expired, with remaining coverage extending into 2025 and then through 2028–2029, indicating a transition toward later‑stage market maturity. With products marketed in the US and Canada, the API is moving toward increased post‑exclusivity availability as remaining patents lapse. |
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| Markets | US, Canada |
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Supply Chain
| Supply chain summary | Indocyanine green acid form appears to have a single originator lineage supplying branded products primarily to the US and Canadian markets, with no clear evidence of broader global brand distribution. Multiple US patents have already expired, while a few remain active through 2025–2029. This pattern indicates that some generic competition may already be possible in the US, with additional entry likely as the remaining patents expire. |
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Safety
| Toxicity | Mouse LD50 60mg/kg ( intravenous ) Rat LD50 : 87mh/kg ( intravenous) |
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- Exhibits relatively high acute toxicity in rodents (intravenous LD50 ≈60 mg/kg in mice and ≈87 mg/kg in rats), indicating need for controlled handling and minimized exposure
- Potential for systemic toxicity requires use in closed or well‑ventilated systems with appropriate containment to prevent accidental injection or aerosolization
- Processing should incorporate measures to avoid ocular or dermal contact due to its use in vascular and ophthalmic imaging contexts and potential for tissue irritation
Certificate of Suitability
CEP (also known as COS) is a certificate that proves that qualifies to the relevant monograph of the European Pharmacopoeia. It links the monograph in the Ph.Eur. to the API itself. A CEP is submitted by the manufacturer as part of the market authorization process, and they will become the CEP holder of the document. Being a European certificate, the CEP is granted by the EDQM but is recognized by other countries or institutes such as the FDA in the US. Furthermore, just like the DMF, the data as submitted in the CEP is handled strictly confidential and provides a centralized system recognized by many countries.
Indocyanine green is a type of Diagnostic agents
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Indocyanine green API manufacturers & distributors
Compare qualified Indocyanine green API suppliers worldwide. We currently have 2 companies offering Indocyanine green API, with manufacturing taking place in 2 different countries. Use the table below to review supplier type, countries of origin, certifications, product portfolio and GMP audit availability.
| Supplier | Type | Country | Product origin | Certifications | Portfolio |
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| Aurora Industry Co., Ltd | Distributor | China | China | BSE/TSE, CEP, CoA, ISO9001, MSDS | 250 products |
| Global Pharma Tek | Distributor | India | India | BSE/TSE, CoA, FDA, GMP, ISO9001, MSDS | 484 products |
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