Aminoalkane (Noun)
Meaning
A compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Aminoalkanes are versatile compounds derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms with univalent hydrocarbon radicals.
- The chemist synthesized various aminoalkanes to study their properties and potential applications.
- Methylamine is a simple aminoalkane formed by replacing one hydrogen atom in ammonia with a methyl group.
- The reaction of amines with alkyl halides results in the formation of aminoalkanes, which can be further modified.
- Biological systems often utilize aminoalkanes as neurotransmitters or as intermediates in metabolic pathways.