Serinol (2-amino-1,3-propanediol), as an important pharmaceutical intermediate, occupies a core position in the synthesis of iopamidol (non-ionic iodinated contrast agent), and its potential application value is gradually expanding to the fields of medicine, chemical engineering, and other areas, showing broad prospects for development.

1. Synthesis of Iopamidol: Serinol is a key raw material for the synthesis of Iopamidol. As a non-ionic X-ray contrast agent, Iopamidol has the advantages of high imaging quality, low toxicity, and good tolerance, and is widely used in imaging diagnosis of blood vessels, urinary system, nervous system, etc. With the increasing demand for contrast agents in the global market, especially the aging population in China and the growing demand for disease diagnosis, the scale of the iodixanol industry continues to expand, directly driving the growth of demand for Serinol.

2. Expansion of pharmaceutical intermediates: Derivatives of Serinol have important value in drug synthesis, such as acylated Serinol as a second messenger involved in physiological processes such as cell growth and stress response, which may become a target for the development of new drugs. In addition, Serinol can also be used to synthesize drug precursors for relieving acute pain, expanding its application boundaries in the pharmaceutical field.

3. Biological activity and drug development: Serinol and its derivatives have shown potential biological activity in anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other fields. For example, ceramides (derivatives of Serinol) can mediate tumor cell apoptosis and are considered a new direction for anti-cancer drug development. At the same time, the research on the regulation of skin barrier function and the treatment of dermatitis by Serinol also provides the possibility for its application in the field of skin disease treatment.

4: Chemical and Materials Science: Serinol derivatives can be used as chiral ligands or catalysts in organic synthesis to improve the selectivity and efficiency of reactions. In addition, its potential applications as a cosmetic moisturizer and food additive are also being explored, especially in terms of anti-aging and moisturizing effects, which have market prospects.

Serinol is facing unprecedented development opportunities due to its irreplaceability in the synthesis of iodoprolol and its potential application value in fields such as medicine and chemical engineering. With the dual drive of technological progress and market demand, the Serinol industry is expected to achieve leapfrog development and become an important growth point in the global fine chemical industry.