Abstract
The preparation of oxime by nitrosation of active methyl and methylene groups of N-heteroaromatics is presented. The reaction of N-heteroaromatics with alkyl nitrite in the presence of a base in liq. NH3 or THF and the difference of reactivity based on E-Z geometrical isomers of oxime are discussed experimentally and theoretically.
Keywords: Nitrosation, active methyl and methylene groups, N-heteroaromatics, alkyl nitrite, liquid ammonia, oxime, geometrical isomer, vasodilator