Diagnostic agents


Diagnostic agents are a crucial category of pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in the field of medical diagnostics. These agents play a vital role in diagnosing various diseases and conditions by aiding in the visualization and identification of specific biomarkers or structures within the body.

Diagnostic agents encompass a wide range of substances, including contrast agents, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging agents. Contrast agents are commonly used in medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scans. They enhance the visibility of certain tissues or organs, allowing healthcare professionals to detect abnormalities more accurately.

Radiopharmaceuticals are another type of diagnostic agent that combines a radioactive component with a pharmaceutical compound. These agents emit radiation that can be detected by specialized imaging equipment, enabling the visualization of metabolic processes and the identification of abnormal cellular activity.

Imaging agents are designed to target specific molecular structures or biomarkers within the body. They can be used to detect and visualize specific proteins, enzymes, or receptors associated with certain diseases or conditions. By targeting these specific biomarkers, imaging agents provide valuable information about the presence, location, and extent of a disease, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Overall, diagnostic agents are essential tools in modern medicine, facilitating accurate and timely diagnoses. These pharmaceutical APIs enable healthcare professionals to identify and monitor diseases at an early stage, leading to better patient outcomes and improved treatment strategies.

NameCAS numberCategoryAmount of suppliers
3-Acetoxymethyl-4-acetoxy acetophenone24085-06-1Diagnostic agents1
3-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid619-14-7Diagnostic agents1
4-Chlorocinnamic Acid1615-02-7Diagnostic agents1
4-FluorobenzylamineDiagnostic agents1
4-Methoxybenzyl Chloride824-94-2Diagnostic agents1
Altropane I-123208517-65-1Diagnostic agents0
Aminohippuric acid61-78-9Diagnostic agents2
Chlormerodrin Hg-19764461-80-9Diagnostic agents0
Choline C-1194793-58-5Diagnostic agents0
Chromium Cr-5114392-02-0Diagnostic agents0
Cyanocobalamin Co-5713115-03-2Diagnostic agents0
Dotatate177943-88-3Diagnostic agents0
Emapunil226954-04-7Diagnostic agents0
Exametazime105613-48-7Diagnostic agents0
Fludeoxyglucose (18F)63503-12-8Diagnostic agents0
Fluorescein2321-07-5Diagnostic agents7
Fluorocholine F-18407582-13-2Diagnostic agents0
Gadobenic acid113662-23-0Diagnostic agents1
Gadobutrol770691-21-9Diagnostic agents6
Gadodiamide131410-48-5Diagnostic agents6
Gadopentetate dimeglumine86050-77-3Diagnostic agents5
Gadoteric acid72573-82-1Diagnostic agents1
Gadoteridol120066-54-8Diagnostic agents2
Gadoxetate disodium135326-22-6Diagnostic agents1
Gadoxetic acid135326-11-3Diagnostic agents1
Gallium citrate27905-02-8Diagnostic agents0
Gaxilose14087-31-1Diagnostic agents0
Indigotindisulfonic acid483-20-5Diagnostic agents0
Indium In-111 chloride50800-85-6Diagnostic agents0
Indocyanine greenDiagnostic agents4
Iodixanol92339-11-2Diagnostic agents5
Iodocholesterol (131I)42220-21-3Diagnostic agents0
Ioforminol1095110-48-7Diagnostic agents0
Iohexol66108-95-0Diagnostic agents12
Iopamidol60166-93-0Diagnostic agents14
Iopanoic acid96-83-3Diagnostic agents0
Iopromide73334-07-3Diagnostic agents5
Iothalamic acid2276-90-6Diagnostic agents1
Ioversol87771-40-2Diagnostic agents3
Isosulfan blue68238-36-8Diagnostic agents6
Lavoltidine76956-02-0Diagnostic agents0
Light green SF yellowish5141-20-8Diagnostic agents0
Methionine C-1160305-58-0Diagnostic agents0
Oxidronic acid15468-10-7Diagnostic agents0
Patent Blue25305-77-5Diagnostic agents0
Perflexane355-42-0Diagnostic agents0
Phenolsulfonphthalein143-74-8Diagnostic agents0
Selenium (75Se) norcholesterol63795-61-9Diagnostic agents0
Sincalide25126-32-3Diagnostic agents5
Sodium chromate Cr-5110039-53-9Diagnostic agents0
Sulfobromophthalein297-83-6Diagnostic agents0
Technetium Tc-99m etidronate63347-65-9Diagnostic agents0
Technetium Tc-99m pertechnetate23288-61-1Diagnostic agents0
Tetrofosmin127502-06-1Diagnostic agents0
Thallous chloride Tl-20155172-29-7Diagnostic agents0
Trypan blue72-57-1Diagnostic agents1
Urea C-1358069-82-2Diagnostic agents0