copper-64 chloride

Copper-64 chloride is a radiopharmaceutical precursor used primarily for the radiolabelling of other molecules, enabling their use in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. It contains the radioactive isotope copper‑64, which emits beta radiation and has a half-life of 12.7 hours. When used as a precursor, it is not administered directly to patients but is instead attached to carrier molecules that target specific tissues or cells in the body. The compound is distributed mainly to the liver and kidneys after administration, with rapid clearance from blood into these organs before redistribution throughout the body. Its primary clinical application is as a diagnostic agent for PET imaging in oncology and other fields where targeted molecular imaging is required[1][2][3][5][8].

Brand names

Cuprymina

Other names

copper (64Cu) chloridecupric chloride anhydrous Cu-64Copper Cu-64