Oxalylamino

Oxalylamino refers to a chemical functional group characterized by an oxalyl group (C2O2) attached to an amino group (NH2). The structure can be represented as R-NH-CO-CO-R', where R and R' are organic substituents. This moiety is derived from oxalic acid and an amine.

The oxalylamino group is encountered in various organic molecules. For instance, it can be a component of certain peptides and amino acid derivatives. It is also found in some natural products and synthetic compounds with potential biological activity. The presence of two carbonyl groups in close proximity influences the electronic properties and reactivity of the molecule.

The synthesis of oxalylamino compounds typically involves the reaction of an amine with an activated derivative of oxalic acid, such as oxalyl chloride or an oxalate ester. The specific reaction conditions will depend on the nature of the starting materials. Understanding the chemistry of the oxalylamino group is important in organic synthesis and in the study of the properties of molecules containing this functional group. Its role in biological systems, if any, is an area of ongoing research.