| abstract |
The present invention relates generally to novel synthetic methods, systems, kits, salts and precursors useful in medical tomography. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions comprising a tracer agent precursor, which can be formed using the synthetic methods described herein. A tracer agent can be converted to a tracer agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, the tracer agent is enriched with 18F. In some cases, a tracer agent including its salt forms (eg, ascorbate salt) can be used to scan an area of interest in a subject including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, the brain and other organs. |