UNSPSC 51442433: Ioxaglic acid

This classification denotes an iodinated contrast dye with the molecular formula C24H21I6N5O8, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier Z40X7EI2AF, chemically known as n-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-5-(2-(2,4,6-triiodo-3-(n-methylacetamido)-5-(methylcarbamoyl)benzamido)acetamido)isophthalamic acid but more generally known as ioxaglic acid, which bears U.S. National Institutes of Health Compound Identifier 3742.

UNSPSC 51442433 Ioxaglic acid is a Commodity code nominally addressing a specific pharmaceutical contrast agent, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code show little alignment with that scope. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code reflect procurement for radiologic equipment, X-ray systems maintenance and warranties, and unrelated chemical supplies. Maricopa County is soliciting radiologic equipment and installation services for three colleges (IFB 362910, due October 22, 2026), and Escambia County Corrections is pursuing an extended warranty for X-ray machines (sole-source procurement SSCORALM2526005, due August 19, 2026). Broward County Aviation Department issued an RFI (June 25, 2026) to determine whether maintenance services for Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems are available from sources other than the sole manufacturer. A fourth opportunity from Pasco County, Florida (RFQFP261004, due June 26, 2026) solicited copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis, which bears no relationship to the code's pharmaceutical focus. The issuing bodies represent a mix of county departments and municipal agencies rather than a coherent procurement category.

The code shows recent activity in Florida and Arizona, though the opportunities reflect inconsistent commodity classification. The geographic spread across Maricopa County, Escambia County, Broward County, and Pasco County—all in the Southeast or Southwest—suggests state and local procurement offices have applied this code inconsistently or as a default categorization for unrelated acquisitions. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (a specific radiographic contrast medium) and the actual opportunities (radiologic equipment, X-ray maintenance, chemical supplies) signals that this code may not be a reliable indicator of ioxaglic acid purchasing activity in state and local procurement. Vendors evaluating this code should verify current UNSPSC alignment with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities listed under this number.