Copper-Mediated Radiobromination of (Hetero)Aryl Boronic Pinacol Esters

J Org Chem. 2023 Feb 17;88(4):2089-2094. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02420. Epub 2023 Feb 6.

Abstract

A copper-mediated radiobromination of (hetero)aryl boronic pinacol esters is described. Cyclotron-produced [76/77Br]bromide was isolated using an anion exchange cartridge, wherein the pre-equilibration and elution solutions played a critical role in downstream deboro-bromination. The bromination tolerates a broad range of functional groups, labeling molecules with ranging electronic and steric effects. Bologically active radiopharmaceuticals were synthesized, including two radiobrominated inhibitors of poly ADP ribose polymerase, a clinically relevant chemotherapeutic target for ovarian, breast, and prostate cancers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Boron
  • Copper*
  • Esters*
  • Glycols

Substances

  • Copper
  • pinacol
  • Esters
  • Boron
  • Glycols