hemiaminal
English
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edithemiaminal (plural hemiaminals)
- (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.
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editorganic compound with an amino and a hydroxy group on the same carbon atom
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