Mechanochemistry for healthcare: revealing the nitroso derivatives genesis in the solid state

Nitroso derivatives with unique characteristics have been extensively studied in various fields, including biology and clinical research. Even though it has been made an intense investigation of "nitrosable" components in many drugs and commonly consumed nutrients, there is still a need for a higher awareness about their formation and characterization. This study demonstrates how these derivatives can be produced through a mechanochemical procedure under solid-state conditions. The results include synthesizing previously unknown compounds with potential biological and pharmaceutical applications, such as a nitrosamine derived from a Diclofenac-like structure.