Dinitroso and polynitroso compounds

The growing interest in the chemistry of C-nitroso compounds (RN=O; R = alkyl or aryl group) is due in part to the recognition of their participation in various metabolic processes of nitrogen-containing compounds. C-Nitroso compounds have a rich organic chemistry in their own right, displaying inte...

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Published in:Chemical Society reviews 2005-08, Vol.34 (9), p.797-809
Main Authors: Gowenlock, Brian G, Richter-Addo, George B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry, Organic - methods
coordination compounds
Dimerization
Models, Chemical
moieties
Nitrogen - chemistry
nitroso compounds
Nitroso Compounds - chemical synthesis
organic chemistry
Polymers - chemical synthesis
Stereoisomerism
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Summary:The growing interest in the chemistry of C-nitroso compounds (RN=O; R = alkyl or aryl group) is due in part to the recognition of their participation in various metabolic processes of nitrogen-containing compounds. C-Nitroso compounds have a rich organic chemistry in their own right, displaying interesting intra- and intermolecular dimerization processes and addition reactions with unsaturated compounds. In addition, they have a fascinating coordination chemistry. While most of the attention has been directed towards C-nitroso compounds containing a single -NO moiety, there is an emerging area of research dealing with dinitroso and polynitroso compounds. In this critical review, we present and discuss the synthetic routes and properties of these relatively unexplored dinitroso and polynitroso compounds, and suggest areas of further development involving these compounds. (126 references.).
ISSN:0306-0012
1460-4744
1460-4744
DOI:10.1039/b500855g