Various methods for tritium labeling of biologically active compounds are d
iscussed. Recommendations are given aimed at choosing the optimal condition
s, on the basis of minimal volume of experimental work, for preparing highl
y labeled compounds: fatty acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, polyethylenediami
nes, steroids, phospholipids, gangliosides, toxins, piperidine and pyridine
derivatives, drugs, psoralens, epygid, oxazole derivatives, abscisic acid,
bombykol, prostaglandins, hepoxilins, tiazofurins, ribavirin, alprazolam,
etc.