Proof of the imidoyl phosphate intermediate for oxidative phosphorylation in [18O]dimethylformamide solution

Jack S. Cohen, Aviva Lapidot

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Abstract

The bromine oxidation of 2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-diol diphosphate in anhydrous [18O]-dimethylformamide resulted in orthophosphate enriched in oxygen-18. Appropriate controls showed no exchange. The observed incorporation indicated 26% formation of the imidoyl phosphate intermediate, Me2N+=CH·O·PO3H-, derived by solvation of monomeric metaphosphate from P-O bond fission. The 2-methyl-1,4-naphthaquinone produced in this oxidation was also enriched in oxygen-18, corresponding to 5% formation of intermediate solvated ketal analogues from C-O cleavage. The [18O]-dimethylformamide was prepared by direct exchange with enriched water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1210-1213
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society C: Organic Chemistry
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1967
Externally publishedYes

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  • Organic Chemistry

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