Amination
| Definition: |
The creation of an amine. It can be produced by the addition of an amino group to an organic compound or reduction of a nitro group. |
| Notes: |
almost never IM; enzymatic amination: coord NIM with TRANSAMINASES (IM) + substrate (NIM) or specific transaminase (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Chemistry, Organic (1966-1970) |
Amination Definitions and Terms
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