Gallium-68 (Ga-68) is a radioisotope mainly used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions, particularly neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and prostate cancer. It’s used to create radiopharmaceuticals, which are radioactive drugs, that target specific molecules or receptors in the body, allowing doctors to visualize and assess the extent of disease. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Radiopharmaceuticals. Its therapeutic use is listed as diagnostic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 68Ga radioisotope and Ga-68 radioisotope. Its PubChem CID is 5488452.
Gallium ga-68
| CAS No | 15757-14-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Ga |
| Molecular Weight | 67.93g/mol |
| Synonyms | gallium-68 |
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Gallium-68 (Ga-68) is a radioisotope mainly used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions, particularly neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and prostate cancer.
The listed CAS number is 15757-14-9.
The listed molecular formula is Ga.
The listed molecular weight is 67.93g/mol.
gallium-68.
The source lists 68Ga radioisotope and Ga-68 radioisotope.