Description

Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99M is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical agent containing the metastable isotope Technetium-99m. This compound is critically important as the primary source of Tc-99m, the most widely used medical radioisotope in nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging. It is essential for radiopharmacies, nuclear medicine departments, and research institutions developing radiopharmaceuticals for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).

Application

• Radiopharmaceutical Kit Labeling: The primary source of Tc-99m for the preparation of various diagnostic imaging agents via elution from a Molybdenum-99/Tc-99m generator.
• Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Used in the synthesis of agents like Sestamibi (Tc-99m) for assessing coronary artery disease and heart muscle viability.
• Bone Scintigraphy: A key precursor for bone scan agents such as Medronate (Tc-99m) to detect metastases, fractures, and infections.
• Renal & Thyroid Imaging: Employed in the preparation of DMSA (Tc-99m) for kidney function studies and Pertechnetate (Tc-99m) for thyroid uptake scans.
• Sentinel Lymph Node Detection: Used to formulate Nanocolloid (Tc-99m) for mapping lymphatic drainage in oncology surgery.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental starting material in the development and testing of novel Tc-99m based diagnostic tracers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99M
CAS No.	23288-60-0
Molecular Formula	NaTcO4
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sodium Pertechnetate (99mTc); Technetium Tc 99m Sodium Pertechnetate; Pertechnetate (99mTc) Ion; [99mTc]TcO4-; Sodium Pertechnetate Tc-99m Generator Eluate; USP Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; Technetium-99m Pertechnetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99M is manufactured and controlled under strict radiopharmaceutical-grade conditions. Quality assurance includes testing for radionuclidic purity, radiochemical purity, pH, aluminum ion content, and sterility where applicable, referencing major pharmacopoeial standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing radionuclidic identity, purity, and specific activity is provided with each batch to ensure compliance for clinical and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is strictly light-sensitive and a strong oxidizer. Store appropriately shielded in a designated radiopharmacy or laboratory area at controlled room temperature. Follow all applicable radiation safety and chemical segregation protocols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless solution
Radionuclidic Identity (Half-life)	~6.0 hours
Radionuclidic Purity (Tc-99m)	≥ 99.9%
Radiochemical Purity (RCP)	≥ 95.0%
pH	4.5 - 7.5
Aluminum Ion Content	≤ 10 µg/mL
Sterility (if supplied as sterile)	Sterile
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 175 EU/Vial

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