Fluorodopa

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Fluorodopa
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Clinical data
Synonyms6-fluoro-L-DOPA
FDOPA
Identifiers
CAS Number
ChemSpider
UNII
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC9H10FNO4
Molar mass215.18 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)

Fluorodopa, also known as FDOPA, is a fluorinated form of L-DOPA primarily synthesized as its fluorine-18 isotopologue for use as a radiotracer in positron emission tomography (PET).[1] Fluorodopa PET scanning is a valid method for assessing the functional state of the nigrostriatal dopaminergic pathway. It is particularly useful for studies requiring repeated measures such as examinations of the course of a disease and the effect of treatment

References[edit]

  1. ^ -Deng WP, Wong KA, Kirk KL (2002). "Convenient syntheses of 2-, 5- and 6-fluoro- and 2,6-difluoro-L-DOPA". Tetrahedron: Asymmetry. 13 (11): 1135–1140. doi:10.1016/S0957-4166(02)00321-X.