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enamine (n)
an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
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an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
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Enamines are a class of organic compounds containing a carbon-carbon double bond adjacent to a nitrogen atom.
Enamines are versatile intermediates in organic synthesis, serving as nucleophiles, electrophiles, and dienophiles.
Enamines are often generated by the condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with a secondary amine.
Enamines can also be prepared via the reaction of an amine with an alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compound.