Second sphere complexes as relaxation agents for image enhancement in magnetic resonance imaging

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A second sphere contrast enhancing agent for magnetic resonance imaging comprises a paramagnetic metal ion having catecholate ligands coordinated thereto and having water molecules hydrogen bonded to the catecholate ligands.

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424/9.364, 436/173, 514/492, 514/502, 514/836, 534/15, 534/16, 556/50, 556/55, 556/63, 556/77, 556/105, 556/116, 556/134, 556/148

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