Reaction of Azide Radicals with Aromatic Compounds. Azide as a Selective Oxidant

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/j100261a040

In basic aqueous solution the N3. radical is found to oxidize aromatic systems such as aniline and phenoxide ions and their deivatives at rate constants of (3-5) X 10⁹ M^-1s^-1.In contrast to the reactions of OH radicals, wh