enamine
IPA: ɛnˈæmɪn
noun
- (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.
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Examples of "enamine" in Sentences
- I wonder what significance the enamine motif comes into play.
- The enamine will cyclize and dehydrate to give the desired quiniline 5 .
- The arrows for the enamine to imine should flow in the reverse direction.
- The process is based upon the condensation of enamine and imine synthons.
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