hemiaminal

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hemiaminal

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Etymology

From hemi- +‎ aminal.

Noun

hemiaminal (plural hemiaminals)

1. (organic chemistry) Any organic compound having both an amino and a hydroxy functional group attached to the same carbon atom; they are synthesized by reacting ammonia or an amine with an aldehyde or ketone.

Synonyms

• carbinolamine

Derived terms

• thiohemiaminal

Translations

organic compound with an amino and a hydroxy group on the same carbon atom

French: hémiaminal m