N-oxides

N-oxides are a type of chemical compound where oxygen is bonded to nitrogen within a molecule. This bond modifies the compound's properties, often making it more reactive or easier to dissolve in certain solvents. N-oxides are commonly used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, for example, as oxidizing agents or as intermediates in drug synthesis. They are typically stable but can be converted back to their original form or transformed into other compounds, making them useful tools in chemical reactions and manufacturing processes.