Imines

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005606",
  "term": "Imines",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds containing a carbon-nitrogen double bond, with the general formula R2C=NR'. They are analogous to ketones and aldehydes, but with the oxygen atom replaced by a nitrogen atom. Imines are typically formed by the condensation reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with a primary amine.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Schiff bases",
    "aldehydes",
    "aldimines",
    "azomethines",
    "hydrocarbyl groups",
    "ketimines",
    "ketones"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1343 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/imines/"
}