hemiaminal

English

Etymology

hemi- +‎ aminal

Noun

hemiaminal (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.

Synonyms

carbinolamine

Translations

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

French: hémiaminal m

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