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11.1 Chemical Characteristics Ammonia N 13 Injection, USP is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical that is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. The active ingredient, [ 13 N] ammonia, has the molecular formula of 13 NH 3 with a molecular weight of 16.02, and has the following chemical structure: Ammonia N 13 Injection, USP is provided as a ready to use sterile, pyrogen-free, clear and colorless solution. Each mL of the solution contains between 0.138 GBq to 1.387 GBq (3.75 mCi to 37.5 mCi) of [ 13 N] ammonia, at the end of synthesis (EOS) reference time, in 0.9% aqueous sodium chloride solution. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 to 7.5. The recommended dose of radioactivity (10-20 mCi) is associated with a theoretical mass dose of 0.5-1.0 picomoles (8.47-16.94 picograms) of ammonia. chemical structure 11.2 Physical Characteristics Nitrogen N 13 decays by emitting positron to Carbon C13 (stable) and has a physical half-life of 9.96 minutes. The principal photons useful for imaging are the dual 511 keV gamma photons that are produced and emitted simultaneously in opposite direction when the positron interacts with an electron (Table 2). Table 2: Principal Radiation Emission Data for NitrogeN 13 Radiation/Emission %Per Disintegration Energy Positron(β+) 100 1190 keV (Max.) Gamma(±) Produced by positron annihilationCalibration time 200 511 keV The specific gamma ray constant (point source air kerma coefficient) for nitrogen N 13 is 5.9 R/hr/mCi (1.39 x 10 -6 Gy/hr/kBq) at 1 cm. The half-value layer (HVL) of lead (Pb) for 511 keV photons is 4 mm. Selected coefficients of attenuation are listed in Table 3 as a function of lead shield thickness. For example, the use of 39 mm thickness of lead will attenuate the external radiation by a factor of about 1000. Table 3: Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Photons by lead (Pb) shielding Shield Thickness (Pb) mm Coefficient of Attenuation 4 0.5 8 0.25 13 0.1 26 0.01 39 0.001 52 0.0001 Table 4 lists fractions remaining at selected time intervals from the calibration time. This information may be used to correct for physical decay of the radionuclide. Table 4: Physical Decay Chart for Nitrogen N 13 Minutes Fraction Remaining 0 Produced by positron annihilationCalibration time 1.000 5 0.706 10 0.499 15 0.352 20 0.249 25 0.176 30 0.124

11.1 Chemical Characteristics Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection USP is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical that is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. The active ingredient 2-deoxy-2-[ 18 F]fluoro-D-glucose has the molecular formula of C 6 H 11 18 FO 5 with a molecular weight of 181.26, and has the following chemical structure: Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection USP is provided as a ready to use sterile, pyrogen free, clear, colorless citrate buffered solution. Each mL contains between 0.740 to 11.1 GBq (20.0 mCi to 300 mCi) of 2-deoxy-2-[ 18 F]fluoro-D-glucose at the EOS, 4.5 mg of sodium chloride in citrate buffer. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 and 7.5. The solution is packaged in a multiple-dose glass vial and does not contain any preservative. Chemical Structure 11.2 Physical Characteristics Fluorine F 18 has a physical half-life of 109.8 minutes and decays to Oxygen O 18 (stable) by positron decay. The principal photons useful for imaging are the dual 511 keV "annihilation" gamma photons that are produced and emitted simultaneously in opposite directions when the positron interacts with an electron ( Table 2 ). Table 2: Principal Radiation Emission Data for Fluorine F 18 Radiation/Emission %Per Disintegration Mean Energy From: Kocher, D.C. Radioactive Decay Tables DOE/TIC-I 1026, 89 (1981) Positron (β+) 96.73 249.8 keV Gamma (±) Produced by positron annihilation 193.46 511.0 keV The specific gamma ray constant (point source air kerma coefficient) for fluorine F 18 is 5.7 R/hr/mCi (1.35 × 10 -6 Gy/hr/kBq) at 1 cm. The half-value layer (HVL) for the 511 keV photons is 4 mm lead (Pb). The range of attenuation coefficients for this radionuclide as a function of lead shield thickness is shown in Table 3 . For example, the interposition of an 8 mm thickness of Pb, with a coefficient of attenuation of 0.25, will decrease the external radiation by 75%. Table 3: Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Photons by lead (Pb) shielding Shield thickness (Pb) mm Coefficient of attenuation 0 0.00 4 0.50 8 0.25 13 0.10 26 0.01 39 0.001 52 0.0001 For use in correcting for physical decay of this radionuclide, the fractions remaining at selected intervals after calibration are shown in Table 4 . Table 4: Physical Decay Chart for Fluorine F 18 Minutes Fraction Remaining 0 calibration time 1.000 15 0.909 30 0.826 60 0.683 110 0.500 220 0.250

11.1 Chemical Characteristics Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection USP is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical that is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. The active ingredient 2-deoxy-2-[ 18 F]fluoro-D-glucose has the molecular formula of C 6 H 11 18 FO 5 with a molecular weight of 181.26, and has the following chemical structure: Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is provided as a ready to use sterile, pyrogen free, clear, colorless phosphate buffered solution. Each mL contains between 0.740 to 11.1 GBq (20.0 mCi to 300 mCi) of 2-deoxy-2-[ 18 F]fluoro-D-glucose at the EOS, 4.5 mg of sodium chloride in phosphate buffer per mL and ethanol. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 and 7.5. The solution is packaged in a multiple-dose glass vial and does not contain any preservative. Chemical Structure 11.2 Physical Characteristics Fluorine F 18 has a physical half-life of 109.8 minutes and decays to Oxygen O 18 (stable) by positron decay. The principal photons useful for imaging are the dual 511 keV "annihilation" gamma photons that are produced and emitted simultaneously in opposite directions when the positron interacts with an electron ( Table 2 ). Table 2: Principal Radiation Emission Data for Fluorine F 18 Radiation/Emission %Per Disintegration Mean Energy From: Kocher, D.C. Radioactive Decay Tables DOE/TIC-I 1026, 89 (1981) Positron (β+) 96.73 249.8 keV Gamma (±) Produced by positron annihilation 193.46 511.0 keV The specific gamma ray constant (point source air kerma coefficient) for fluorine F 18 is 5.7 R/hr/mCi (1.35 × 10 -6 Gy/hr/kBq) at 1 cm. The half-value layer (HVL) for the 511 keV photons is 4 mm lead (Pb). The range of attenuation coefficients for this radionuclide as a function of lead shield thickness is shown in Table 3 . For example, the interposition of an 8 mm thickness of Pb, with a coefficient of attenuation of 0.25, will decrease the external radiation by 75%. Table 3: Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Photons by lead (Pb) shielding Shield thickness (Pb) mm Coefficient of attenuation 0 0.00 4 0.50 8 0.25 13 0.10 26 0.01 39 0.001 52 0.0001 For use in correcting for physical decay of this radionuclide, the fractions remaining at selected intervals after calibration are shown in Table 4 . Table 4: Physical Decay Chart for Fluorine F 18 Minutes Fraction Remaining 0 calibration time 1.000 15 0.909 30 0.826 60 0.683 110 0.500 220 0.250

11.1 Chemical Characteristics Sodium Fluoride F 18 Injection, USP is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical, containing no-carrier-added, radioactive fluoride F 18 that is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with PET imaging. It is administered by intravenous injection. The active ingredient, sodium fluoride F 18, has the molecular formula Na[ 18 F] with a molecular weight of 40.99, and has the following chemical structure: Sodium Fluoride F 18 Injection, USP is provided as a ready-to-use, isotonic, sterile, pyrogen-free, preservative-free, clear and colorless solution. Each mL of the solution contains between 370 MBq to 7,400 MBq (10 mCi to 200 mCi) sodium fluoride F 18, at the EOS reference time, in 0.9% aqueous sodium chloride. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 and 8. The solution is presented in 30 mL multiple- dose glass vials with variable total volume and total radioactivity in each vial. 11.2 Physical Characteristics Fluoride F 18 decays by positron (β+) emission and has a half-life of 109.7 minutes. Ninety-seven percent of the decay results in emission of a positron with a maximum energy of 633 keV and 3% of the decay results in electron capture with subsequent emission of characteristic X-rays of oxygen. The principal photons useful for diagnostic imaging are the 511 keV gamma photons, resulting from the interaction of the emitted positron with an electron (Table 2). Fluorine F 18 atom decays to stable 18 O-oxygen. Table 2: Principal Emission Data for Fluoride F 18 Radiation/Emission % per Disintegration Mean Energy Positron (β+) 96.73 249.8 keV Gamma (±) Produced by positron annihilation [3] Kocher, D.C. Radioactive Decay Data Tables DOE/TIC-11026, 69, 1981. 193.46 511.0 keV The specific gamma ray constant (point source air kerma coefficient) for fluoride F 18 is 5.7 R/hr/mCi (1.35 x 10 -6 Gy/hr/kBq) at 1 cm. The half-value layer (HVL) for the 511 keV photons is 4 mm lead (Pb). A range of values for the attenuation of radiation results from the interposition of various thickness of Pb. The range of attenuation coefficients for this radionuclide is shown in Table 3. For example, the interposition of an 8.3 mm thickness of Pb with a coefficient of attenuation of 0.25 will decrease the external radiation by 75%. Table 3:Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Photons by Lead (Pb) Shielding Shield Thickness (Pb) mm Coefficient of Attenuation 0 0.00 4 0.50 8 0.25 13 0.10 26 0.01 39 0.001 52 0.0001 Table 4 lists the fraction of radioactivity remaining at selected time intervals from the calibration time. This information may be used to correct for physical decay of the radionuclide. Table 4: Physical Decay Chart for Fluoride F 18 Time Since Calibration Fraction Remaining 0 Calibration time 1.00 15 minutes 0.909 30 minutes 0.826 60 minutes 0.683 110 minutes 0.500 220 minutes 0.250 440 minutes 0.060 12 hours 0.011 24 hours 0.0001