Dimethyl 5-Hydroxyisophthalate is a useful synthetic intermediate in the synthesis of N,N’-Bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-5-[(N-(2-hydroxyethyl)carbamoyl)methoxy]-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalamide (B426310); a compound related to Ioversol( I737000) which is a nonionic, low osmolality, radiographic contrast agent.