Human white cells produce an enzyme called myeloperoxidase. This enzyme catalyzes the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and chloride ion to produce hypochlorous acid, HOCI, which reacts as if it were Cl*OH . When attacked by white cells, choles- terol gives a chlorohydrin as the major product. Me Me R white blood cells Me R Me | OH/ НО HO- CI Cholesterol Cholesterol chlorohydrin

Human white cells produce an enzyme called myeloperoxidase. This enzyme catalyzes the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and chloride ion to produce hypochlorous acid, HOCI, which reacts as if it were Cl*OH . When attacked by white cells, choles- terol gives a chlorohydrin as the major product. Me Me R white blood cells Me R Me | OH/ НО HO- CI Cholesterol Cholesterol chlorohydrin

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.29P

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