Simple automated system for simultaneous production of 11C-labeled tracers by solid supported methylation

Appl Radiat Isot. 2006 Jul;64(7):808-11. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2006.03.001. Epub 2006 Apr 18.

Abstract

We herein describe a simple setup for the automated simultaneous synthesis of L-[methyl-11C]methionine and N-[methyl-11C]choline by solid-supported methylation. The setup is extremely simple and easy to adapt to other automated systems and due to its versatility, the method can be utilized for the production of other radiopharmaceuticals requiring a simple [11C]methylation step. Furthermore, it can be used for multiple simultaneous synthesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Radioisotopes / chemistry*
  • Choline / analogs & derivatives*
  • Choline / chemical synthesis
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Methionine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Methionine / chemical synthesis
  • Methylation
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Methionine
  • Choline