Fast and high-yield synthesis of radioactive CH3203Hg(II)

Abstract

A simple and fast synthesis of radioactive methylmercury is presented. It is based on the methylation of inorganic 203Hg(II) by methylcobalamin and isolation of resulting CH3203Hg(II) in a single extraction step. Time required is less than 4 hours and the final yield is ⩾90%. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.