Iron-59

Iron-59 (Fe-59) is a radioactive isotope mainly used in medical and research settings. It’s a valuable tool for studying iron metabolism, hematopoiesis (the production of blood cells), and the behavior of iron within the body. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Radiopharmaceuticals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Fe-59 radioisotope, YDY2K6MECD and UNII-YDY2K6MECD. Its PubChem CID is 104784.

CAS No 14596-12-4
Molecular Formula Fe
Molecular Weight 58.94 g/mol
Synonyms iron-59

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