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Synthesis of 16-fluoroestrogens by unusually facile fluoride ion displacement reactions: prospects for the preparation of fluorine-18 labeled estrogens

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00199a031· OSTI ID:5838111

16..cap alpha..-Fluoroestradiol and 16..beta..-fluoroestradiol can be prepared by the reaction of fluoride ion with the opposite corresponding epimeric (((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)oxy)estrone precursors, followed by stereoselective reduction to the 17..beta..-estradiols. The related 17..beta..-ethynyl compounds can be prepared by ethynylation of the fluoroestrones. Stereochemical assignments, suggested by known reaction stereoselectivities, are supported by extensive /sup 1/H and /sup 19/F NMR analyses. The fluoride ion displacement reactions operate rapidly and efficiently at room temperature, even with low concentrations of fluoride ion. This rapid and convenient fluorination method is adaptable to the preparation of fluorine-18 labeled estrogens that may be useful as breast tumor imaging agents. 18 references, 1 tables.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Illinois, Urbana
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER60218
OSTI ID:
5838111
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 49:25; ISSN JOCEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English