Hofmann rearrangement
Hofmann rearrangement noun: the organic reaction of a primary amide to a primary amine with one carbon atom less. It involves oxidation of the nitrogen followed by rearrangement of the carbonyl and nitrogen to give an isocyanate intermediate.
Noun
Hofmann rearrangement (plural Hofmann rearrangements)
- The organic reaction of a primary amide to a primary amine with one carbon atom less. It involves oxidation of the nitrogen followed by rearrangement of the carbonyl and nitrogen to give an isocyanate intermediate.
- Synonyms:
- Hofmann degradation
Hofmann rearrangement meaning in Tamil
Hofmann rearrangement in Tamil
- ஹாஃப்மென் மறுவரிசையாக்கம்
Synonyms of Hofmann rearrangement
Forms of Hofmann rearrangement
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Origin of Hofmann rearrangement
Named after its discoverer, August Wilhelm von Hofmann.
Questions about Hofmann rearrangement
- What does Hofmann rearrangement mean?
- Hofmann rearrangement means the organic reaction of a primary amide to a primary amine with one carbon atom less. It involves oxidation of the nitrogen followed by rearrangement of the carbonyl and nitrogen to give an isocyanate intermediate.
- What is Hofmann rearrangement in Tamil?
- Hofmann rearrangement in Tamil is ஹாஃப்மென் மறுவரிசையாக்கம். See Hofmann rearrangement meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Hofmann rearrangement?
- Hofmann rearrangement is a noun.
- What is the plural of Hofmann rearrangement?
- The plural of Hofmann rearrangement is Hofmann rearrangements.
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