Electron transfer properties of active aldehydes derived from thiamin coenzyme analogues

Abstract

The rate constants and reorganization energies of electron transfer reactions between active aldehydes, derived from thiamin coenzyme analogues, and the corresponding one-electron oxidized radical species have been determined to demonstrate the efficient electron transfer properties of the active aldehydes.

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