Amino (Noun)
Meaning
The radical -NH2.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The amino group is a functional group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more hydrogen atoms and a carbon atom.
- This compound contains an amino radical that gives it its distinctive properties.
- The amino function greatly influences the behavior of the organic compound in various reactions.
- Treatment of the amide with a reducing agent exposed the amino group for further chemical reactions.
- Biological amines are organic amines derived from amino acids.