Direct observation of the reaction of th
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Akeel T. Al-Kazwini; Peter O'Neill; Robert B. Cundall; Gerald E. Adams; Alex Jun
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Article
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1992
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Elsevier Science
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French
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Investigation of the oxidation of mclanagenic intermediates and, in particular, the ultimate oxidative polymerisation of 56-dihydroxyindole (1) is important for a comprehensive understanding of the biosynthesis of melanin. Oxidation of 1 leads to the formation of its corresponding quinone methide,