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Methine Group

Description:

The methine group is a functional group found in organic chemistry. It is a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and has a single bond on one side and a double bond on the other.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A chemical group consisting of a carbon atom with three single bonds and one double bond, commonly represented as -CH-

Example:

The methine group is commonly found in various organic compounds, such as alcohols and aldehydes.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: The methine group is often used as a building block in organic synthesis to create complex molecules.

Example:

By strategically incorporating a methine group into the molecule, the chemist was able to synthesize a highly potent drug.

Usage 2:

Noun: The presence or absence of a methine group can significantly affect the properties and reactivity of a compound.

Example:

In the presence of a methine group, the compound exhibited enhanced stability and higher resistance to oxidation.

Usage 3:

Noun: The methine group plays a crucial role in determining the stereochemistry of a molecule.

Example:

Due to the presence of a methine group, the molecule exhibited chirality and had two enantiomeric forms.

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