Definition of aminoxyl radicals

Compounds having the structure R2NO. R2N.+-O- ; they are radicals derived from hydroxylamines by removal of the hydrogen atom from the hydroxy group, and are in many cases isolable. RNRI Rule RC-81.2.4. The synonymous terms "nitroxyl radicals" and "nitroxides" erroneously suggest the presence of a nitro group; their use is not desirable. E.g. (ClCH2)N-O. bis(chloromethyl)amino




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