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Synthesis of N-formyl-3,4-di-t-butoxycarbonyloxy-6(trimethylstannyl)-L-phenylalanine ethyl ester and its regioselective radiofluorodestannylation to 6-[{sup 18}F]fluoro-L-dopa

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OSTI ID:27714

A protected 6-trimethylstannyl dopa derivative has been synthesized for the as a precursor for the preparation of 6-[{sup 18}F]fluoro-L-dopa. The tin derivative readily reacts with electrophilic radiofluorinating agents such as [{sup 18}F]F{sub 2}, [{sup 18}F]OF{sub 2} and [{sup 18}F]AcOF. The [{sup 18}F]fluoro intermediate was easily hydrolyzed with HBr and the product 6-[{sup 18}F]fluoro-L-dopa was isolated after HPLC purification in a maximum radiochemical yield of 23%, ready for human use. 1 fig.

Research Organization:
University of California
DOE Contract Number:
FC03-87ER60615
Assignee:
PTO; PA: EDB-95:059845; SN: 95001354447; SCA: 550601
Patent Number(s):
US 5,393,908/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 7-903,915; CNN: Grant PO1-NS-15654; Grant RO1-MH-37916
OSTI ID:
27714
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English