Abstract
[18F]4-Fluorobenzyl iodide ([18F]FBI) was prepared, and a series of model alkylation studies were conducted to determine its chemical reactivity toward nitrogen and sulfur nucleophiles of varying nucleophilicities. [18F]FBI was found to react rapidly with secondary amines and anilines to give the corresponding N-[18F]4-fluorobenzyl analogue in high yield. Amides and thiol groups required the use of a base catalyst. The utility of [18F]FBI was documented by investigation of dopamine D1 and D2 receptor-based radiotracers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 777-794 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Nuclear Medicine and Biology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1993 |