Copper‐Mediated Aminoquinoline‐Directed Radiofluorination of Aromatic C−H Bonds with K 18 F

A Cu-mediated ortho-C-H radiofluorination of aromatic carboxylic acids that are protected as 8-aminoquinoline benzamides is described. The method uses K18 F and is compatible with a wide range of functional groups. The reaction is showcased in the high specific activity automated synthesis of the RARβ2 agonist [18 F]AC261066.