Synthesis and hydrolytic stability of novel 3-[18F]fluoroethoxybis(1-methylethyl)silyl]propanamine-based prosthetic groups

in Journal of Fluorine Chemistry (2011), 132(4), 250-257

Two new silicon-based prosthetic groups, derived from 3-[ethoxybis(1-methylethyl)silyl]propanamine, have been prepd. in good yields. These silicon groups bearing an acid or an azide group were coupled to ... [more ▼]

Two new silicon-based prosthetic groups, derived from 3-[ethoxybis(1-methylethyl)silyl]propanamine, have been prepd. in good yields. These silicon groups bearing an acid or an azide group were coupled to a model tripeptide (Leu-Gly- Gly) either through a classical amide bond formation or through "click chem." via the Huisgen cycloaddn. The radiolabeling with fluorine-18 by substitution of the ethoxy group at silicon has been carried out with success in 51-54% decay cor. radiochem. yields. Radiolabeled peptides were easily prepd. by direct 18F-fluorination of the silicon-bearing tripeptide or by coupling the peptide with a radiolabeled silicon-based prosthetic group. Their stabilities in physiol. medium were studied and proved poor. [less ▲]