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Synthesis and stability of isotopically labeled p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX)
J C Reepmeyer1, W L Zielinski, J E Leakey
1Division of Drug Analysis, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, St. Louis, Missouri 63101.
Abstract:
The synthesis, reaction kinetics, and pH stability of isotopically labeled p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX) were evaluated. While base catalysis was more rapid than acid catalysis, the latter allowed the use of a cosolvent for deuterium and tritium labeling using as little as 250 microL labeled water. Both acid and base catalysis were markedly more rapid than that reported previously for the deuteration of PCMX and related phenols. Isotopic labeling occurred only at the 2 and 6 ring positions, ortho to the phenolic group of PCMX. No deuterium loss was observed after storage for 21 days at 37 degrees C over a pH range of 2-14. Isotopic loss was observed only below pH 2. The prepared 3H-labeled PCMX had a specific activity of 1.18 mCi/mmol, a radiochemical purity of 99.0%, and a chemical purity exceeding 99.0%, with a high stability during prolonged cold storage.
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