42. Oxidation of carcinogenic hydrocarbons by osmium tetroxide

Authors:
  • JCJ. W. Cook
    J. W. Cook
  • RSR. Schoental
    R. Schoental

Abstract
Cook and Schoental Oxidation of 42. Oxidation of Carcinogenic Hydrocarbons by Osmium Tetroxide. By J. W. COOKand (MISS) R. SCHOENTAL. Ten polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including some of the most potent cancer-producing compounds have been oxidised by osmium tetroxide in benzene-pyridine to diols which undergo f