Hydroxylation
| Definition: |
Placing of a hydroxyl group on a compound in a position where one did not exist before. (Stedman, 26th ed) |
| Notes: |
almost never IM; enzymatic hydroxylation: coord NIM with MIXED FUNCTION OXYGENASES (IM) + substrate (NIM) or specific hydroxylase (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Chemistry, Organic (1966-1970) |
Hydroxylation Definitions and Terms
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