LOSSEN REARRANGEMENT


Meaning of LOSSEN REARRANGEMENT in English

ˈläs ə n- noun

Usage: usually capitalized L

Etymology: probably after Wilhelm Lossen died 1906 German chemist

: the conversion of a hydroxamic acid RCONHOH to an amine RNH 2 , a urea (RNH) 2 CO, a urethane RNHCOOC 2 H 5 , or a similar derivative by way of an intermediate isocyanate RNCO

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