dimethylarsino
Dimethylarsino is a chemical fragment, or functional group, consisting of a dimethylarsine group attached to another atom or molecule. The formula for this group is (CH3)2As-. It is a derivative of arsine (AsH3) where two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by methyl groups. This organoarsenic moiety is a component of various chemical compounds, including some that are found in biological systems or produced synthetically.
In organic chemistry, the dimethylarsino group can be involved in various reactions, acting as a ligand in
Arsenobetaine and arsenocholine are naturally occurring organoarsenic compounds found in seafood that contain a dimethylarsinoyl group,