termoformimine
Termoformimine is a term occasionally encountered in chemical literature to describe the thermally driven formation of imine-type compounds, sometimes with emphasis on the dehydration step that accompanies imine formation. The expression is not part of a universally adopted nomenclature and its precise definition can vary between sources. In many discussions, termoformimine is treated as a variant of imine or Schiff base chemistry in which heat plays a primary role in promoting the condensation of amines with carbonyl compounds or related substrates, potentially under minimal catalytic assistance.
Conceptually, the process involves the combination of a carbonyl-containing partner with an amine to form a
Applications of termoformimine concepts appear primarily in areas where imine linkages are valuable, including materials science,
See also: imine, Schiff base, dehydration condensation, dynamic covalent chemistry.