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enamine

 

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Noun enamine has 1 sense
  1. enamine - an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
    --1 is a kind of
    amine, aminoalkane

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Enamine

Definition: An organic compound containing a carbon-nitrogen double bond attached to a nitrogen atom, typically formed by the reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with ammonia or a primary amine.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: In organic chemistry, an enamine is a functional group with the general structure R2C=NR, where R can be any organic group.

Example sentence 1: The enamine formed from the condensation reaction of an aldehyde and a secondary amine is crucial in the synthesis of a wide range of compounds.

Example sentence 2: Enamines exhibit diverse reactivity and have been extensively used as versatile intermediates in organic synthesis.

Sense 2: In pharmacology, an enamine is a class of compounds known for their inhibitory effect on certain enzymes.

Example sentence 1: The new drug candidate proves promising due to its potent enamine activity that targets a specific enzyme implicated in the disease.

Example sentence 2: Researchers are investigating the development of novel enamine derivatives with improved pharmacological properties.

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