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Thermal and radiolytic decomposition of $sup 131$I-19-iodocholesterol

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med., v. 15, no. 1, pp. 38-41
OSTI ID:4330369
Using accelerated decomposition studies, the thermal and radiolytic decomposition of /sup 131/I-19-iodocholesterol was determined. Thermal decomposition was the major cause of decomposition of /sup 131/I-19- iodocholesterol in its present formulation. Radiation decomposition does not significantly affect radiochemical purity over the expiration time of the product. A G value of 2.56 and an energy of activation of 34.6 kcal/mole were obtained with /sup 131/I-19-iodocholesterol. Radiochemical purity of 70% was obtained in 16 days if stored at 5 deg C and 3 days if stored at room temperature. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor
NSA Number:
NSA-29-020720
OSTI ID:
4330369
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med., v. 15, no. 1, pp. 38-41, Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med., v. 15, no. 1, pp. 38-41; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English