Published 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of a selective serotonin uptake inhibitor: [11C]citalopram

  • 1. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD (USA)

Description

Citalopram, a selective serotonin uptake inhibitor, was labeled with 11C for non-invasive in vivo studies of serotonin uptake sites in the human brain using positron emission tomography. The synthesis was completed in approximately 17 min using [11C]methyl iodide as the precursor. The synthesis, purification, characterization, and determination of specific activity are described. (author)

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Journal Title
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
6
Series
Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Page Range
541-543
ISSN
0883-2889
CODEN
ARISE