aminoalkane

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a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals.

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aminoalkane - a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals amine histamine - amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil, phenylamine - oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines enamine - an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin series, paraffin - a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) monoamine - a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) ptomain, ptomaine - any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria