hemiaminal
Meanings
noun
- 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.
Word forms
Etymology
From hemi- + aminal.
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