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Published on: January 11, 2020
HFIP-Promoted [18F] trifluoromethylation via iodofluorination of gem-difluoroalkenes
Yuzhang1, Yifan Ren1, Junbin Han2
1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330031, China. xjzeng@ncu.edu.cn.
Abstract:
Herein, we report a novel hydrogen-bond-assisted radiofluorination strategy for the trifluoromethylation of gem-difluoroalkenes, utilizing NIS as the activator and HFIP as the essential solvent to facilitate key hydrogen-bonding interactions. This method demonstrates broad functional group compatibility, delivers high radiochemical yields, and provides an efficient route to α-iodo-[18F]trifluoromethylated alkanes. These features position the protocol as a valuable tool for the rapid construction of novel positron emission tomography (PET) tracers.
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