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Imine
An imine is a functional group or chemical compound containing a carbon-nitrogen double bond. An imine can be synthesised by nucleophilic addition from a ketone or aldehyde and ammonia or an amine to a hemiaminal -C(OH)(NHR)- followed by elimination of water to the imine.
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