A simple synthesis of [11C]methyl triflate

D M Jewett

doi:10.1016/0883-2889(92)90012-4

A simple synthesis of [11C]methyl triflate

Int J Rad Appl Instrum A. 1992 Nov;43(11):1383-5. doi: 10.1016/0883-2889(92)90012-4.

Author

D M Jewett¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109-0552.

PMID: 1333459
DOI: 10.1016/0883-2889(92)90012-4

Abstract

[11C]Methyl triflate ([11C]methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate) was formed in high yield when [11C]methyl iodide in a nitrogen carrier was passed at 200 degrees C through a column containing graphitized carbon impregnated with 50% by weight of silver triflate.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Carbon Radioisotopes
Mesylates / chemical synthesis*

Substances

Carbon Radioisotopes
Mesylates
methyl triflate

Grants and funding

P01 NS 15655/NS/NINDS NIH HHS/United States