Published October 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of ''no carrier added'' 1,3-bis-(2-chloroethyl)nitrosourea (BCNU)

  • 1. McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Description

A chemotherapeutic agent, C-11-labeled BCNU, has been prepared by nitrosation of C-11-labeled BCU, which was synthesized by reacting C-11-labeled phosgene with ethylenimine. Two methods of nitrosation are outlined and the results of both are discussed. The specific activity of C-11 BCNU was about 85 Ci/mmole at the end of bombardment and 30 Ci/mmole at the time of administration. Chemical and radiochemical purity of the final material was at least 98%

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Journal Title
J. Nucl. Med.
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
10
Series
J. Nucl. Med.
Journal Page Range
895-898
ISSN
0022-3123