Published July 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Preparation of 11C-nitromethane and an example of its use as a radiolabeling precursor

  • 1. Karolinska Sjukhuset, Stockholm (Sweden)
  • 2. Karolinska Pharmacy, Stockholm (Sweden)
  • 3. Uppsala Univ. (Sweden). Dept. of Organic Chemistry

Description

No-carrier-added 11C-nitromethane has been prepared from 11C-methyl iodide in a one-pot reaction by use of silver or sodium nitrite in different solvents. A conversion of up to 87% was obtained within 3 min. It could easily be distilled from high-boiling solvents to another reaction vessel (1400C, 3 min). Its potential as a radiolabeling precursor in condensations with aldehydes was shown in the synthesis of 11C-β-nitrostyrene (85% conversion after 3-5 min). (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
7
Series
J. Labelled Compd. Radiopharm.
Journal Page Range
749-758
ISSN
0362-4803
CODEN
JLCRD