[18F]Fluorination of an arylboronic ester using [18F]selectfluor bis(triflate): Application to 6-[18F]fluoro-l-DOPA

Ida S.R. Stenhagen, Anna K. Kirjavainen, Sarita J. Forsback, Charlotte G. Jørgensen, Edward G. Robins, Sajinder K. Luthra, Olof Solin, Véronique Gouverneur

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Abstract

The Ag-mediated electrophilic [18F]fluorination of an arylboronic ester is reported. This new radiochemical transformation uses [18F]selectfluor bis(triflate) in acetone. The process gave 6-[18F]fluoro-L-DOPA with a RCY of 19 ± 12% and a specific activity of 2.6 ± 0.3 GBq μmol#x2212;1.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1386-1388
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume49
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - 22 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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