Description

Technetium Tc 99M 8-Hydroxyquinoline is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical agent, a complex of the metastable isotope Technetium-99m with the chelating agent 8-Hydroxyquinoline. This compound is critical for nuclear medicine imaging due to the optimal nuclear properties of Tc-99m, which provide high-quality diagnostic images with minimal patient radiation exposure. It is primarily utilized in the preparation of radiolabeled compounds for specific organ imaging and functional studies in clinical and research settings.

Application

• Preparation of Tc-99m-labeled leukocytes for the localization of sites of infection and inflammation.
• Diagnostic imaging agent for bone marrow scanning to assess hematopoietic activity.
• Research and development of novel radiopharmaceutical kits for targeted diagnostic applications.
• Component in the synthesis of agents for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow studies.
• Used in nuclear medicine research to study cell labeling and trafficking mechanisms.
• Potential use in oncology research for developing tumor-targeting imaging probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Technetium Tc 99M 8-Hydroxyquinoline
CAS No.	67000-55-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6NO99mTc
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Technetium-99m Oxine; Tc-99m Oxine; 99mTc-Oxine; Technetium (99mTc) Oxine Complex; 8-Hydroxyquinoline, Technetium-99m Labeled; Tc-99m 8-Hydroxyquinoline; 99mTc-8-HQ
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Technetium Tc 99M 8-Hydroxyquinoline is manufactured under strict quality systems suitable for radiopharmaceutical applications. Each batch is tested to ensure high radiochemical purity and radiolabeling efficiency. Quality control includes tests for sterility, apyrogenicity, and pH where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific radioactivity, purity, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the product label. Due to the radioactive nature and short half-life of Tc-99m (approximately 6 hours), this product must be used promptly according to the recommended schedule. Follow all applicable radiation safety regulations for handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow solution
pH	5.0 - 7.5
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.9% (Tc-99m)
Specific Activity	At calibration time and date
Sterility Test (where applicable)	Sterile
Bacterial Endotoxins (where applicable)	< 175 EU/Vial

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