Published November 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of α-[14C]methyl and α[3H]methyl-L-tryptophan

  • 1. McGill Univ., Montreal, PQ (Canada)

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The title compounds were synthesized starting from dimethyl (2S,3aR,8aS)-(+)-8-(phenylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indole-1 ,2-dica rboxylate. This compound on treatment with LDA followed by reaction with [14C]methyl iodide or [3H]methyl iodide gave the methyl substituted derivative which on treatment with trifloroacetic acid followed by hydrolysis with alkali gave the desire alpha-[14C]methyl-or [3H]methyl-L-tryptophan, respectively, in 50-60% radiochemical yield. (Author)

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Journal Title
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 1029-1038.
ISSN
0362-4803
CODEN
JLCRD4