imine

/ˈaɪmaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a compound that contains an imine group, typically having the structure R2N=CR’

“The new compound was identified as a type of imine.”

2. verb

to convert an aldehyde or ketone into an imine

“The chemist imined the compound to create a new reaction pathway.”

Synonyms

  • azomethine
  • iminium

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • ketone