Alkylamino

/ˌælkaɪləˈmiːnoʊ/ adjective

Definition

Describing a molecule or compound that contains both an alkyl group and an amino group (a nitrogen-containing functional group).

Etymology

A descriptive chemistry term combining 'alkyl-' and '-amino' (relating to amine/amino groups). Used in chemical nomenclature to indicate the presence of both structural features.

Kelly Says

This is chemist shorthand for 'this molecule has an alkyl part AND an amino part'—like a label that tells the whole story of what's in the molecule. Chemical naming is basically systematic poetry!

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