Rapid Cu-Catalyzed [211At]Astatination and [125I]Iodination of Boronic Esters at Room Temperature

Org Lett. 2018 Apr 6;20(7):1752-1755. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00232. Epub 2018 Mar 21.

Abstract

Access to 211At- and 125I-radiolabeled compounds in excellent RCCs and RCYs was achieved in just 10 min at room temperature using a Cu catalyst. The reaction conditions are applicable to a broad class of aryl and heteroaryl boronic reagents with varying steric and electronic properties as well as late-stage astatination and iodination of anticancer PARP inhibitors. This protocol eliminates the traditional need for toxic organotin reagents, elevated temperatures, and extended reaction times, providing a more practical and environmentally friendly approach to developing α-emitting radiotherapeutics.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Astatine
  • Boron
  • Boronic Acids
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Esters
  • Halogenation
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Molecular Structure
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Astatine-211
  • Boronic Acids
  • Esters
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Copper
  • Iodine-125
  • Boron
  • Astatine