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Synthesis of (2-11C)5,5-dimethyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione for studies with positron tomography

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5192086

We have developed a method for the synthesis of (2-11C)5,5-dimethyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione ((2-11C)DMO) for use with positron emission tomography to measure regional tissue pH in vivo in man. (2-11C)Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) was prepared from (C-11)phosgene and excess of sodium methoxide in methanol containing dimethyl carbonate as added carrier. The (2-11C)DMC solution was then reacted with 2-hydroxyisobutyramide at 150 degrees C for 10 min to yield, after HPLC separation, (2-11C)DMO with a radiochemical yield of 20-56%. Chemical yields were 78-92%, and specific activity ranged as high as 830 mCi/millimol.

Research Organization:
Laboratory of Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
OSTI ID:
5192086
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 23:3; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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