CAS: 99605-33-1

3-Deoxy-3-fluoro-D-allose

3-Deoxy-3-fluoro-D-allose is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CHNO. It has been shown to have potential as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). The conformation of 3-Deoxy-3-fluoro-D-allose is similar to that of glucose, but it does not inhibit the uptake of glucose by erythrocytes or the transport of glucose across cell membranes. 3DFA has been shown to be taken up by cells in the brain, kidney, and liver. The uptake and distribution of 3DFA in these tissues was dependent on serum protein concentrations.