Enamine (Noun)
Meaning
An amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The enamine was used as a reactant in the synthesis of the complex organic compound.
- The presence of the enamine facilitated the conjugate addition to the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound.
- Due to the unique electronic properties of enamines, they are often used as intermediates in organic synthesis.
- The formation of the enamine involved the condensation reaction between the amine and the aldehyde.
- Enamines can exhibit both nucleophilic and electrophilic properties depending on the reaction conditions.