Hofmann rearrangement en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its discoverer, August Wilhelm von Hofmann.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
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| Hofmann rearrangements | Number=Plur | lexicographic |