Nitrosation
| Definition: |
Conversion into nitroso compounds. An example is the reaction of nitrites with amino compounds to form carcinogenic N-nitrosamines. |
| Notes: |
almost never IM; enzymatic nitrosation: coord NIM with NITRATES (IM) + substrate (NIM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Nitrates (1966-1989),Nitrites (1966-1989),Nitrosamines (1966-1989),Nitroso Compounds (1966-1989) |
Nitrosation Definitions and Terms
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