Talk:Demethylase
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general demethylation reaction[edit]
The current written scheme (see below) is not entirely correct, as only one of the two possible mechanisms includes formation of a hydroxymethyl intermediate. IMHO it should be removed, as now a graphical scheme covering both mechanisms is available.
- hydroxylation: R2NCH3 + [O] → R2NCH2OH
- loss of formaldehyde: R2NCH2OH → R2NH + CH2O