aminid

Aminid is a term that can refer to a few different concepts depending on the context. In chemistry, an aminid is a functional group with the general formula R1R2N-C(=NR3)-NR4R5. This group contains a carbon atom double-bonded to one nitrogen atom and single-bonded to two other nitrogen atoms, with at least one of these nitrogen atoms also being bonded to a carbon atom. Aminids are structurally related to amides and amidines.

In a broader, less common usage, aminid might be used as a colloquial or informal term to describe something related to amines or amino groups, which are fundamental building blocks in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Amines are organic compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair. They are typically derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups. Amino groups (-NH2, -NHR, or -NR2) are present in amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.

The specific scientific and technical definition of aminid pertains to its chemical structure and reactivity. Its properties and applications are subjects of study within organic and medicinal chemistry. The term is not as widely encountered as other chemical functional groups.