nitrosos
Nitrosos is a term used for nitroso compounds, a broad class of chemical species that contain the nitroso functional group. The nitroso group consists of a nitrogen atom double-bonded to oxygen and singly bonded to the rest of the molecule, typically represented as –NO or as R–N=O when bound to carbon, or as NO ligands in metal complexes.
Two major subclasses are distinguished: nitroso compounds with the nitroso group attached to carbon, such as
Synthesis and occurrence: The most common preparation is nitrosation of amines using nitrous acid, typically generated
Properties and safety: Nitroso compounds vary in stability and volatility. Some, like nitrosobenzene, are reactive and
Applications: Nitroso compounds serve as intermediates in organic synthesis and are used to generate other functional