OxidativeN-debenzylation ofN-benzyl-N-substituted benzylamines catalyzed by horseradish peroxidase

N-Benzyl-N-substituted benzylamines and compound I of horseradish peroxidase engender electron transfer yielding the corresponding nitrogen radical cation 1, which is simultaneously converted into 2 and 3. Subsequently, expulsion of proton and hydroxylation yielding alpha-hydroxylamines are followed by the formation of benzaldehydes and benzylamines. Copyright (C) 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.