The Autocatalytic Oxidation of Sulphydryl Compounds

Abstract
Aerobic and anaerobic oxidations of sulphydryl compounds are catalyzed by pure (metal-free) dithiodiglycollic acid. The catalysis is not inhibited by cyanide. The catalytic action disappears on destroying the [long dash]S[long dash]S[long dash] linkage in pure dithiodiglycollic acid. A reaction mechanism for the catalysis is suggested.

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