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Ketimine vs Aldimine - What's the difference?

ketimine | aldimine | Related terms |

Aldimine is a related term of ketimine.



In organic chemistry terms the difference between ketimine and aldimine

is that ketimine is an imine derived from a ketone; general formula R2C=NR while aldimine is an imine derived from an aldehyde; general formula RCH=NR.

ketimine

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) An imine derived from a ketone; general formula R2C=NR

    • Related terms

    *aldimine

    aldimine

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) An imine derived from an aldehyde; general formula RCH=NR

    • Related terms

    * ketimine