Hofmann rearrangement
nounEtymology
Named after its discoverer, August Wilhelm von Hofmann.
Definitions
The organic reaction of a primary amide to a primary amine with one carbon atom less. It…
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.
The neighborhood
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No curated loop yet for Hofmann rearrangement. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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