Published January 1977 | Version v1
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Synthesis of methyl iodide-11C and formaldehyde-11C

  • 1. CEA, 91 - Orsay (France). Service Hospitalier Frederic Joliot

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A fast two-stage method of preparing formaldehyde-11C and methyl iodide-11C is described. 11CO2 is reduced to methanol-11C by LiAlH4 in THF, this product leading to formaldehyde-11C by oxidation on a silver catalyst, or to methyl iodide-11C by reaction with hydriodic acid. By means of these two molecules it is easy to methylate certain chemical groups and the method has been used to label substances of biological interest for research in vivo. The specific activity at the moment of use is 20 to 30 mCi/μmole, which indicates a high isotopic dilution. (author)

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Journal Title
The International Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
1-2
Series
Int. J. Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Page Range
49-52
ISSN
0020-708X

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