A general procedure for carbon isotope labeling of linear urea derivatives with carbon dioxide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Jul 6;57(54):6680-6683. doi: 10.1039/d1cc02665h.

Abstract

Carbon isotope labeling is a traceless technology, which allows tracking the fate of organic compounds either in the environment or in living organisms. This article reports on a general approach to label urea derivatives with all carbon isotopes, including 14C and 11C, based on a Staudinger aza-Wittig sequence. It provides access to all aliphatic/aromatic urea combinations.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Carbon Radioisotopes / chemistry*
  • Isotope Labeling / methods*
  • Urea / chemistry*

Substances

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Carbon-11
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon-14
  • Urea