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Bismuth dendrimers, processes for their preparation, and their use as x-ray contrast agents

US6156873A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1999
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/94
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to dendrimeric organometallic bismuth compounds (bismuth dendrimers), which can advantageously be used as x-ray contrast media, as well as processes for their production.

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