AlkylFluor„¢

Ref. 3D-TGD36132

Product Information

• Name: AlkylFluor„¢
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: AlkylFluor is a positron-emitting radionuclide made of an alkyl group and fluorine. The isotope has been shown to be useful in the diagnosis of heart disease and cancer. AlkylFluor is produced by coupling a fatty acid with a multigram amount of an organic solvent, such as chloroform. The radiolabeled fatty acid is then purified using preparative methods and injected into patients to diagnose heart disease or cancer.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 494.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₃₆BF₅N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%