Perflubron (INN/USAN, or perfluorooctyl bromide; brand name Imagent) is a contrast medium for magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography and sonography.[1] It was approved for this use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in 1993.[2]
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.391 |
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| Formula | C8BrF17 |
| Molar mass | 498.965 g·mol−1 |
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| Density | 1.93 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 6 °C (43 °F) |
| Boiling point | 142 °C (288 °F) |
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Experimental research
Perflubron has also been tested experimentally for use in liquid breathing in premature infants with respiratory distress.[3][4]
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