Published March 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of 11C-DL-tryptophan and its purification using high-pressure liquid chromatography

  • 1. Franklin McLean Memorial Research Inst., Chicago, IL (USA)

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Carbon-11-DL-tryptophan has been produced from 11C-cyanide using a modified Bucherer-Strecker technique for synthesis and a high-pressure liquid chromatographic system for purification. More than 80 preparations have been run with an average radiochemical yield of 50% and synthesis and purification times of about 28 min. These modifications have significantly increased the level of 11C-tryptophan activity which is available for clinical use per mCi of 11C-cyanide. (author)

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Journal Title
Int. J. Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
3
Series
Int. J. Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Page Range
182-184
ISSN
0020-708X