S-Oxidaton Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in this reaction?
A
A Sulphur group with 2 lone pairs of electrons will be oxidised to have Two Oxygen groups linked with double bonds.
2
Q
What enzymes are involved?
A
Flaroprotein oxidase and CYP enzymes
3
Q
Give an example drug that undergoes this reaction
A
Omeprazole (but the product formed is NOT active)