The isomeric distribution of amino acids produced in γ-radiolytic carboxylation of amines

Abstract

Amino acids produced in the γ-radiation-initiated carboxylation of ethylamine, propylamine, isopropylamine, butane-1,4-diamine and pyrrolidine have been characterized. Isomeric distributions of amino acids from each amine have been determined. These distributions reflect the isomeric distribution of amine radicals present, and hence yield information on the initial site of hydrogen abstraction by radiolytically generated hydroxyl radicals. Factors influencing the sites of abstraction are discussed.