Methylenediphosphonic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methylenediphosphonic acid, >-99%, CH6O6P2, CAS Number-1984-15-2, acido medronico, methylenediphosphonic acid, acide medronique, acidum medronicum, phosphonic acid, methylenebis, methylenebis phosphonic acid, methylene diphosphonate, mdp-bracco, methanediphosphonic acid, medronic acid, 25g, 1708494

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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Applications
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

• Melting Point: 202°C to 204°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 1708494
• Merck Index: 14,5792
• Formula Weight: 176
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methylenediphosphonic acid

RUO – Research Use Only