lactimide

Meanings

• noun

  A chemical compound belonging to the class of lactones. Its structure consists of a lactone ring with a hydroxyl group and an ester group.

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Variants

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legitimise , legitimised , legitimises , legitimising , legitimize

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Etymology

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Derived from the words 'lactone' and 'amide'.

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Trivia

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1. Lactimide is an important intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.

2. The study of lactimides is crucial in understanding the properties and behavior of lactones and amides.

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Related Concepts

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1. lactones: A class of organic compounds that contain a lactone ring, a cyclic ester.

2. amides: A class of organic compounds in which a nitrogen atom replaces one of the hydroxyl groups in an ammonium ion.

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How to Memorize "lactimide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lactone ring with an ester group and a hydroxyl group attached. Picture the cyclic structure and the functional groups.

2. associate
   

   - Associate lactimide with lactones and amides to remember its structure and classification.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lactones Amides Make Lactimide' to remember the relationship between lactones, amides, and lactimide.

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