Table 2.
Solvent | Methylation source / base / reaction temperature | Radiochemical yield |
---|---|---|
DMSO | [11C]MeI / 5N NaOH/ 85°C | 41% |
DMSO | [11C]MeI / 1M Cs2CO3/ 85°C | 25% |
DMSO | [11C]MeOTf / 5N NaOH/ 60°C | 52% |
MEK | [11C]MeOTf / 5N NaOH/ 60°C | 58% |
MEK | [11C]MeOTf / 30% KOH/ 60°C | 63% |