“…A m : 3 GBq/μmol for [ 11 C]CH 2 O at EOB) . To increase yields and A m and allow for automation, alternative preparations utilizing [ 11 C]CH 3 I were developed and used in clinical tracer productions. ,− To increase yields and A m and allow for automation, alternative preparations utilizing [ 11 C]CH 3 I were developed and used in clinical tracer productions. ,,, In this approach, 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine derivatives bearing trimethylsilyl ,, or tetrahydropyranyl ,, hydroxyl protecting groups are lithiated, then 11 C-methylated to produce [ methyl - 11 C]thymidine after protecting group removal (Figure B). Time: 30–35 min.…”