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A simple synthesis of [11C]methyl triflate.

International journal of radiation applications and instrumentation. Part A, Applied radiation and isotopes (1992-11-01)
D M Jewett
ABSTRACT

[11C]Methyl triflate ([11C]methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate) was formed in high yield when [11C]methyl iodide in a nitrogen carrier was passed at 200 degrees C through a column containing graphitized carbon impregnated with 50% by weight of silver triflate.

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Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate, ≥98%