A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent.

DPA-714 is a high affinity translocator protein (TSPO) ligand (Ki=7 nM).

Tricine can clearly visualize tumors, may as melanoma imaging agents. Using the combination of tricine and a phosphine ligand, HYNIC-derivatized peptides or other small molecules can be labeled with 99mTc in high specific activity and with high stability for potential use as radiopharmaceuticals.