Ketone-Catalyzed Decomposition of Peroxynitrite via Dioxirane Intermediates

Dan Yang, Yeung‐Chiu Tang, Jian Chen, Xuechao Wang, Michael D. Bartberger, K. N. Houk, Leif P. Olson

Journal of the American Chemical Society · 1999 · 62 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

Ketones are found to be catalysts for the decomposition of peroxynitrite. Kinetics, product studies, and B3LYP transition-state calculations together provide consistent evidence for a mechanism involving the formation of dioxirane intermediates.

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