ENAMINE

enamine

(noun) an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-

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Noun

enamine (plural enamines)

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated nitrogen compounds, having the general formula R2C=C(R)-NR2, prepared by the condensation reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with an secondary amine; they are the tautomeric forms of imines.

Anagrams

• neamine

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