Imidoesters
| Definition: |
Esters of the hypothetical imidic acids. They react with amines or amino acids to form amidines and are therefore used to modify protein structures and as cross-linking agents. |
| Notes: |
reagents; D25-26 qualif |
| Also Called: |
Imidates |
| Previously Indexed: |
Imides (1966-1979) |
Imidoesters Categories.
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Dimethyl Suberimidate - The methyl imidoester of suberic acid used to produce cross links in proteins. Each end of the imidoester will react with an amino group in the protein molecule to form an amidine. |
Imidoesters Definitions and Terms
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