Abstract: A contrast agent precursor is revealed. The contrast agent precursor includes a 1,4,7-Tris(carbonylmethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane that forms complexes with radioisotopes or connects to a peptide. The contrast agent precursor also includes a 2-nitroimidazole that allows the precursor to become retained in hypoxic tissues According to the features mentioned above, the contrast agent prepared by the precursor has a better binding specificity, labeling accuracy and detection sensitivity. Moreover, a method for preparing the contrast agent precursor not only solves the emulsion problem generated during conventional synthesis of intermediate products but also provides a solution to the problem of residual trifluoroacetic acid. Both the yield rate and the purity of the final product are also improved.

Abstract: A high performance liquid chromatography method for analysis of a MN diagnostic and therapeutic ligand and precursors is revealed. Polarity of eluents used during elution is changed to remove impurities. First use a first eluent with a lower ratio of acetonitrile as a mobile phase to elute analytes. Then a second eluent in which a ratio of acetonitrile is increased into 97˜99% is used to elute the analytes for at least 20 minutes. Next use the first eluent to elute the analytes for at least 60 minutes. Thus no residual impurities are left in the column and the analytes remain in the column stably. Therefore a more accurate and reproductive result is obtained.

Abstract: A tetradentate organic ligand H3-MN-16Bn containing a long alkyl group, a precursor thereof, and a method for preparing the same are revealed. A precursor of H3-MN-16Bn, benzyl 16-bromohexadecanate, is obtained by esterification reaction of 16-bromohexadecanoic acid. Then bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction (SN2) of Benzyl 16-bromohexadecanate with nitrogen sulfide (N2S2) is carried out to get H3-MN-16Bn that is used as a standard hydrolysis metabolites of non-radioactive 185Re-complex compound.

Abstract: A tetradentate organic ligand H3-MN-16Bn containing a long alkyl group, a precursor thereof, and a method for preparing the same are revealed. A precursor of H3-MN-16Bn, benzyl 16-bromohexadecanate, is obtained by esterification reaction of 16-bromohexadecanoic acid. Then bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction (SN2) of Benzyl 16-bromohexadecanate with nitrogen sulfide (N2S2) is carried out to get H3-MN-16Bn that is used as a standard hydrolysis metabolites of non-radioactive 185Re-complex compound.

Abstract: A high performance liquid chromatography method of an imaging agent, a precursor of the imaging agent, or an intermediate of the imaging agent is revealed. Instead of using the same eluent, a first eluent with a lower proportion of methanol is used to elute target compounds. Then a second eluent having a higher ratio of methanol ranging from 95-99% is used to elute for at least 15 minutes. Next use the first eluent again to elute for at least 60 minutes. Thus the target compounds are retained stably in the column and retention time of respective reproductive characteristic peak is obtained.

Abstract: A precursor used for labeling hepatocyte receptors and applied to radiotracers for imaging or pharmaceutical compositions for liver cancers is revealed. The precursor is a bifunctional compound. The bifunctional group includes a trisaccharide structure and a diamide dimercaptide (N2S2) ligand. The trisaccharide has high affinity to asialoglycoprotein receptors (ASGPR) on surfaces of hepatocytes while N2S2 ligand reacts with radioisotopes to form neutral complexes. Thus the precursor stays on surfaces of hepatocytes to provide radioisotope labeling or treatment effect of liver cancers.

Abstract: A precursor SnBZM for a dopamine receptor radiotracer and a method for preparing the same are revealed. The precursor includes a tributyltin group (Bu3Sn) that is easy to be replaced. Thus a dopamine receptor radiotracer 123I-IBZM can be produced at high yield rate by a substitution reaction of the precursor. At the same time, both the method for preparing the precursor SnBZM and a method for preparing a reference standard IBZM are simplified. Moreover, stability of each product is improved.

Abstract: A precursor SnBZM for a dopamine receptor radiotracer and a method for preparing the same are revealed. The precursor includes a tributyltin group (Bu3Sn) that is easy to be replaced. Thus a dopamine receptor radiotracer 123I-IBZM can be produced at high yield rate by a substitution reaction of the precursor. At the same time, both the method for preparing the precursor SnBZM and a method for preparing a reference standard IBZM are simplified. Moreover, stability of each product is improved.

Abstract: A novel synthesis method of Glyco-drug radiotracer precursor is revealed. After completing synthesis of Z-Gly-ah (main structure), galactosamine GalNAc(OAc)4 is added to have coupling reaction. Then a product is separated directly from dichloromethane. Thus loss of galactosamine during extraction with liquid chromatography is reduced. Moreover, instead of trifluoroacetyl group, carbobenzoxy (abbreviated as Cbz or Z) is used as a protecting group to ensure uniformity of the phase. The cost and synthesis time are also dramatically reduced.

Abstract: A precursor used for labeling hepatocyte receptors and applied to radiotracers for imaging or pharmaceutical compositions for liver cancers is revealed. The precursor is a bifunctional compound. The bifunctional group includes a trisaccharide structure and a diamide dimercaptide (N2S2) ligand. The trisaccharide has high affinity to asialoglycoprotein receptors (ASGPR) on surfaces of hepatocytes while N2S2 ligand reacts with radioisotopes to form neutral complexes. Thus the precursor stays on surfaces of hepatocytes to provide radioisotope labeling or treatment effect of liver cancers.