Lossen rearrangement

noun

Los·​sen rearrangement
ˈläsᵊn-
: the conversion of a hydroxamic acid RCONHOH to an amine RNH2, a urea (RNH)2CO, a urethane RNHCOOC2H5, or a similar derivative by way of an intermediate isocyanate RNCO

Word History

Etymology

probably after Wilhelm Lossen †1906 German chemist

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“Lossen rearrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lossen%20rearrangement. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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