The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of .sup.18F-fluoride (.sup.18F) for use in radiofluorination reactions. The method of the invention finds use especially in the preparation of .sup.18F-labelled positron emission tomography (PET) tracers. The method of the invention is particularly advantageous where bulk solutions are prepared and stored in prefilled vials rather than being freshly prepared on the day of synthesis. Also provided by the present invention is a radiofluorination reaction which comprises the method of the invention, as well as a cassette for use in carrying out the method of the invention and/or the radiofluorination method of the invention on an automated radiosynthesis apparatus.

The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of .sup.18F-fluoride (.sup.18F) for use in radiofluorination reactions. The method of the invention finds use especially in the preparation of .sup.18F-labelled positron emission tomography (PET) tracers. The method of the invention is particularly advantageous where bulk solutions are prepared and stored in prefilled vials rather than being freshly prepared on the day of synthesis. Also provided by the present invention is a radiofluorination reaction which comprises the method of the invention, as well as a cassette for use in carrying out the method of the invention and/or the radiofluorination method of the invention on an automated radiosynthesis apparatus.

Methods for the synthesis of methyl 2-fluoroacrylate (MFA) are provided. The methods include use of various hydrofluorination agents using a variety of starting materials and reaction schemes. The methyl 2-fluoroacrylate prepared by the methods described herein can further be used to prepare patiromer calcium sorbitex.

Methods for the synthesis of methyl 2-fluoroacrylate (MFA) are provided. The methods include use of various hydrofluorination agents using a variety of starting materials and reaction schemes. The methyl 2-fluoroacrylate prepared by the methods described herein can further be used to prepare patiromer calcium sorbitex.

The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of .sup.18F-fluoride (.sup.18F) for use in radiofluorination reactions. The method of the invention finds use especially in the preparation of .sup.18F-labelled positron emission tomography (PET) tracers. The method of the invention is particularly advantageous where bulk solutions are prepared and stored in prefilled vials rather than being freshly prepared on the day of synthesis. Also provided by the present invention is a radiofluorination reaction which comprises the method of the invention, as well as a cassette for use in carrying out the method of the invention and/or the radiofluorination method of the invention on an automated radiosynthesis apparatus.

The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of .sup.18F-fluoride (.sup.18F) for use in radiofluorination reactions. The method of the invention finds use especially in the preparation of .sup.18F-labelled positron emission tomography (PET) tracers. The method of the invention is particularly advantageous where bulk solutions are prepared and stored in prefilled vials rather than being freshly prepared on the day of synthesis. Also provided by the present invention is a radiofluorination reaction which comprises the method of the invention, as well as a cassette for use in carrying out the method of the invention and/or the radiofluorination method of the invention on an automated radiosynthesis apparatus.

Disclosed are methods for preparing compound S-1 (S-1) from (R)-2-bromobutanoic acid prepared by treating (R)-2-aminobutanoic acid with an alkali metal nitrite compound and hydrobromic acid.

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Disclosed are methods for preparing compound S-1 (S-1) from (R)-2-bromobutanoic acid prepared by treating (R)-2-aminobutanoic acid with an alkali metal nitrite compound and hydrobromic acid.

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Disclosed are methods for preparing compound S-1 (S-1) from (R)-2-bromobutanoic acid prepared by treating (R)-2-aminobutanoic acid with an alkali metal nitrite compound and hydrobromic acid.

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Methods for rapid, efficient, and safe fluoridation and radiolabeling of established and new biomarkers are described. More specifically, the described herein methods may be used for fluoridation of biomarkers or to facilitate isotopic exchanges, especially .sup.19F/.sup.18F IEX, for rapid and efficient manufacturing of radiotracers, including radiotracers for positron emission tomography (PET), under clinically relevant conditions.