Published 2005 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis and radiolabelling-facilitated by Cu (1) of Para-Iodoamphetamine (PIPA): A radiopharmaceutical for brain perfusion imaging

  • 1. Radiochemical Department, Renewable Energies and Water Desalination Research center, P. O. Box 30878 Tajoura, Tripoli (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)

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The ultimate purpose of this paper is to develop a method for routine production of Para-Iodoamphetamine (PIPA) from phenamine, which is produced formerly through Leukart-Wallach reaction and elemental iodine by an electrophilic iodination reaction. Verification of the final product as indeed P-IPA is performed using melting point, IR spectroscopy, GC chromatography, and NMR spectroscopy. Production of high quality P-IPA labeled with radioactive 131I by Isotopic Exchange Reaction facilitated by Cu (1) generated ,In situ, is described in this paper. This type of radiopharmaceutical is produced to develop a tracer which could be taken up by the brain. [131I]-PIPA is obtained with radiochemical yield greater than 85% radiochemical purity of final product [131I]-PIPA is assessed by use of paper chromatography with high resolution. (author)

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Journal Title
Al-Nawah
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 3-19
ISSN
2071-047X

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