Description

Ge 68 is a high-purity germanium-68 (68Ge) isotope, a critical precursor material in nuclear medicine. Its primary commercial value lies in its decay to gallium-68 (68Ga), a key positron-emitting radionuclide used in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the radiopharmaceutical sector, particularly those developing and producing 68Ga-labeled tracers for Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Application

• Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing: As the parent isotope in 68Ge/68Ga generators for the on-demand production of 68Ga.
• PET Imaging Agent Development: Sourcing 68Ga for the radiolabeling of peptides, antibodies, and small molecules (e.g., PSMA-11, DOTATATE, DOTATOC).
• Nuclear Medicine Research: Used in preclinical and clinical research for oncology, cardiology, and neurology studies utilizing PET technology.
• Generator Production: A core component for companies manufacturing and supplying 68Ge/68Ga generator systems to hospitals and clinics.
• Quality Control & Calibration: Serving as a reference standard for calibrating radiation detection equipment used in radiopharmacy labs.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supporting studies in radiochemistry, nuclear physics, and the development of novel diagnostic theranostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ge 68
CAS No.	158358-22-6
Molecular Formula	68Ge
Molecular Weight	67.928 g/mol (Atomic Mass)
Synonyms	Germanium-68; 68Ge; Ge-68; Germanium 68; Germanium, isotope of mass 68; Germanium-68 isotope; Gallium-68 generator precursor; 68Ge/68Ga generator source; Radioisotope Ge 68
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ge 68 is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for radiopharmaceutical applications. Each batch is tested for radionuclidic purity, radiochemical purity, and specific activity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing all test results against release specifications, is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance for our global partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated, secure, and appropriately shielded radioactive materials area in accordance with all local and international radiation safety regulations. The storage environment should be controlled at room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless solution (typically in 0.1M HCl)
Radionuclidic Identity (68Ge)	Confirmed by Gamma Spectroscopy
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.9%
Radiochemical Purity	≥ 95%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
pH	1.0 - 2.0
Carrier Germanium Content	< 1 µg/mL
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 175 EU/Vial
Sterility	Sterile Filtered

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.