Low cost synthesis of O-17 and O-18 isotope labeled compounds for tracing in pharmacy, chemistry, agrochemistry or biology.
A Swiss university offers an efficient synthesis route to oxygen-isotope compounds. Oxygen isotopes are a helpful but expensive tool to trace chemical processes in pharmaceutical or chemical research. Chemical reactions with such isotopes should not waste any material. The proposed synthesis route uses minimal amounts of oxygen isotopes to make very effective oxygen transfer reagents. Industrial partners with interest to use or commercialise the technology are sought for licensing agreement.