Meanings
nounLossen rearrangement (plural Lossen rearrangements)
plural Lossen rearrangements
- chemistryThe conversion of a hydroxamate ester to an isocyanate, typically employing O-acyl, sulfonyl, or phosphoryl O-derivative.
Origin
Named after W. Lossen.
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