Hofmann rearrangements

A form of Hofmann rearrangement — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Hofmann rearrangement
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