Patent ID: 6010682
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: A61K,G01R,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging comprising a paramagnetic ion in combination with a compound of the formula ##STR20## wherein: each R.sub.1 is, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 straight chain or cyclic compound;each R.sub.2 is, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 straight chain or cyclic compound which may be internally interrupted by O, NH, NR.sub.3, or S, where R.sub.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;each m is 1 to 2; andn is 1 to 20.