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Use of perfluorobromoalkyl ethers as X-ray contrast agents

US4640833A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1985
Grant dateFeb 3, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method of X-raying animals using as a contrast agent a perfluorobromoalkyl ether of the formula C.sub.m F.sub.2m+1 OC.sub.n F.sub.2n Br where m and n independently are integers of from 2 to 6, wherein the ether is used either neat or in an aqueous dispersion such as an emulsion.

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