Formamidoxime

/fɔːrˌmæmɪˈdɒksɪm/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound formed from formamidine by reaction with hydroxylamine, used in organic synthesis and research.

Etymology

Combining 'formamido-' with 'oxime' (a chemical compound containing a C=N-OH group from hydroxylamine). The name describes the chemical structure and composition.

Kelly Says

Formamidoxime and similar oximes are versatile molecules that chemists use like Swiss Army knives—they can be converted into many other useful compounds in multi-step syntheses.

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