Bioactivity | Sodium Glucoheptonate is used as a kit for radio-labeling with Tc-99m. Tc-99m glucoheptonate is kidney- and brain-imaging agent, and can be used in brain-tumor detection[1][2]. |
In Vivo | Tc-99m glucoheptonate exhibits rapid blood clearance and quite stable blood level[2]. |
Name | Sodium Glucoheptonate |
CAS | 31138-65-5 |
Formula | C7H13NaO8 |
Molar Mass | 248.16 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Kieviet W. Technetium radiopharmaceuticals: chemical characterization and tissue distribution of Tc-glucoheptonate using Tc-99m and carrier Tc-99. J Nucl Med. 1981 Aug; 22(8):703-9. [2]. Léveillé J, et, al. Technetium-99m glucoheptonate in brain-tumor detection: an important advance in radiotracer techniques. J Nucl Med. 1977 Oct;18(10):957-61. |