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Methylenediphosphonic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methylenediphosphonic acid is used as a radioactive imaging agent, which is primarily used in skeletal scintigraphy. Due to its absorption by a variety of tumors, it is useful for the detection of neoplasms.
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Methylenediphosphonic acid is used as a radioactive imaging agent, which is primarily used in skeletal scintigraphy. Due to its absorption by a variety of tumors, it is useful for the detection of neoplasms.
Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethylsulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol. Insoluble in methylene chloride.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 202°C to 204°C |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 1708494 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,5792 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,dimethylsulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol. Insoluble in methylene chloride. |
Formula Weight | 176 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
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Safety and Handling
- Methylenediphosphonic acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Medronic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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