hemiaminal

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Etymology

From hemi- +‎ aminal.

Noun

hemiaminal (plural hemiaminals)

  1. (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.

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