Autoxidation kinetics of aqueous nitric oxide

FEBS Lett. 1993 Jul 12;326(1-3):1-3. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(93)81748-o.

Abstract

Reports on the kinetics of the autoxidation of aqueous nitric oxide are discussed. It is concluded that the correct rate law is -d[NO]/dt = 4kaq[NO]2[O2] with kaq = 2 x 10(6) M-2.s-1 at 25 degrees c and that a recent report of a rate law zero order in NO is incorrect.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Kinetics
  • Nitric Oxide / metabolism*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Solutions
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Water

Substances

  • Solutions
  • Water
  • Nitric Oxide