| Bioactivity | DMNB (6-Nitroveratraldehyde), a precursor, can be used for the synthesis no-carrier-added 6-[18F]fluoro-L-DOPA (6-FDOPA). No-Carrier-Added (NCA) 6-[18F]fluoro-L-dopa (6-FDOPA) is being produced routinely for PET investigations of dopaminergic systems[1]. |
| Name | DMNB |
| CAS | 20357-25-9 |
| Formula | C9H9NO5 |
| Molar Mass | 211.17 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Zhang Lan, et al. Preparation of 6-[18F]fluoro-L-DOPA and its biodistribution in normal and unilateral PD model rats. Nuclear Science and Techniques, 13(4), 244-250. [2]. Reddy GN, et al. Quality assurance and quality control methods for animal and human applications of no-carrier-added 6-[18F]fluorodopa for PET investigations of dopaminergic systems. Appl Radiat Isot. 1993;44(7):993-998. |