Imine functional group
Imine functional group (R₂C=NR′): structure, IUPAC naming (suffix -imine) and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Imine functional group has the general structure R₂C=NR′. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: R₂C=NR′
- IUPAC suffix: -imine
- IUPAC prefix: imino-
- Example: Ethanimine