International Journal of Radiation Applications and Instrumentation. Part A. Applied Radiation and Isotopes 1992-11-01

A simple synthesis of [11C]methyl triflate.

D M Jewett

Index: Int. J. Rad. Appl. Instrum. A. 43(11) , 1383-5, (1992)

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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.