Hydroxylamines
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Organic compounds that contain the (-NH2OH) radical. |
Hydroxylamines Categories.
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4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-1-oxide - A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a reduction product of 4-NITROQUINOLINE-1-OXIDE. It binds with nucleic acids and inactivates both bacteria and bacteriophage. |
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Aminooxyacetic Acid - A compound that inhibits aminobutyrate aminotransferase activity in vivo, thereby raising the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid in tissues. |
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Hydroxamic Acids - A class of weak acids with the general formula R-CONHOH. |
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Oximes - Compounds that contain the radical R2C=N.OH derived from condensation of ALDEHYDES or KETONES with HYDROXYLAMINE. Members of this group are CHOLINESTERASE REACTIVATORS. |
Hydroxylamines Definitions and Terms
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