[Gamma radiolysis of an aqueous solution of thymine in the presence of nitrogen protoxide and oxygen: characterization of organic peroxides]
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[Gamma radiolysis of an aqueous solution of thymine in the presence of nitrogen protoxide and oxygen: characterization of organic peroxides]
Abstract
The identification and the yield of the main radiolysis products of thymine in aqueous solution saturated with N2O/O2 (3/1 V/V) have been carried out. The mechanism of the formation of the four isomeric 6 (5) hydroperoxy-5-(6)-hydroxy-5.6-dihydrothymine is discussed.