Published 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of [18F]GBR13119, a presynaptic dopamine uptake antagonist

  • 1. Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor (USA). Dept. of Internal Medicine

Description

[18F]GBR 13119 (1-[(4-[18F]fluorophenyl)-(phenyl)methoxy]ethyl-4-(3-phenylpropyl) piperazine) has been prepared in no carrier added form by a four-step synthesis from [18F]fluoride. Isolated yields are 7-10% (uncorrected) in a synthesis time of 120 min. The product is obtained in high specific activity (> 1000 Ci/mmol) and high radiochemical purity (>99%) without chromatographic purification. Small amounts of chemical impurity, identified as the nitro-substituted analog by independent synthesis, can be removed by HPLC. [18F]GBR13119 is proposed as a new radiotracer for the presynaptic dopamine uptake system. (author)

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Journal Title
Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Volume
39
Journal Issue
4
Series
Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Page Range
279-282
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