Copper Nitrite Reduction by Thiols: Mechanistic Insights into NO Release en route to Copper Thiolate Formation

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how copper facilitates the reduction of nitrite to nitric oxide.
• Explored the reduction of nitrite using copper as a catalyst.
• Analyzed the formation of copper thiolate during the reaction.
• Investigated the mechanistic pathways leading to nitric oxide release.
• Demonstrated effective reduction of nitrite to nitric oxide.
• Clarified the role of copper in facilitating this process.
• Identified the formation of copper thiolate as a key intermediate.