Lossen rearrangement

noun

Los·​sen rearrangement

ˈläsᵊn-

: the conversion of a hydroxamic acid RCONHOH to an amine RNH₂, a urea (RNH)₂CO, a urethane RNHCOOC₂H₅, or a similar derivative by way of an intermediate isocyanate RNCO

Word History

Etymology

probably after Wilhelm Lossen †1906 German chemist

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