Abstract
The mechanism corresponding to the base-induced decomposition of N-nitroso-N-methylurea is discussed. Evidence is presented for the decomposition which is consistent with initial abstraction of a urea proton, but not with a mechanism involving initial nucleophilic addition to the nitroso or carbonyl groups.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1821-1824 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 1 1973 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry