IMIDE

Imide

In organic chemistry, an imide is a functional group consisting of two acyl groups bound to nitrogen. These compounds are structurally related to acid anhydrides, although imides are less reactive. In terms of commercial applications, imides are best known as components of high-strength polymers.

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imide

Noun

  1. a form of amide in which the nitrogen atom is attached to two carbonyl groups - R1CONHCOR2


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