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Synthesis of. cap alpha. ,. cap alpha. ,. cap alpha. -tri(/sup 18/F)fluorotoluenes

Conference · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6854567

F-18 labeled ..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..-trifluorotoluenes (2) are the important intermediates for the syntheses of F-18 labeled radiopharmaceuticals. Compounds (2) (Y=H, O-NH/sub 2/, m-NH/sub 2/, m-OH, p-OH, O-CN, p-CN) have been synthesized by the reactions of benzotrifluoride with K/sup 18/F/18-crown-6 ether in 0-14% yield. The authors report here the syntheses of compounds (2) by the reactions of substituted toluenes with H/sup 18/F/SB/sub 2/O/sub 3/ to give compounds (2) in 0-70% radio-chemical yield depending on the substituents on the aromatic ring and the reaction conditions. This method thus provides a new route to F-18 labeled radiopharmaceuticals which contain ..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..-trifluorotoluene component. For example, 1-(..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..-tri(/sup 18/F)fluoro-m-tolyl)piperazine (3), a serotonin agonist has been synthesized in a 2-step synthesis from m-nitro-..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..,..cap alpha..-tri(/sup 18/F)fluorotoluene in 20-30% radiochemical yield.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
OSTI ID:
6854567
Report Number(s):
CONF-850611-
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 26:5; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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