摘要 |
The present invention relates to a process for producing an organic compound comprising an 18F atom, which process comprises treating a precursor organic compound comprising a –CY2X group with: (i) [18F] fluoride; and (ii) an activator which comprises a compound comprising silver, gold, copper or platinum, or which comprises elemental silver, gold, copper or platinum wherein: X is a leaving group; and each Y is independently selected from F, Cl, Br and H. Also described is the use of an activator which comprises a compound comprising silver, gold, copper or platinum, or which comprises elemental silver, gold, copper or platinum, in a process for producing an organic compound comprising an F atom according to the invention. A kit, composition and compound are also described. |