METHOD OF GENERATING NITRIC OXIDE GAS USING NITRIC OXIDE COMPLEXES

摘要

The present invention provides a method for the generation of NO gas by exposing zwitterionic polyamine-nitric oxide adducts of the formula RN[N(O)NO<->](CH2)xNH2<+>R', wherein R = C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 aminoalkyl, or cyclohexyl, R' = hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, and x = 2-6, to suitable conditions to effect the release of NO, such as by contact with a mildly acidic solvent or water of neutral or slightly alkaline pH.