Enimine vs. Enamine

Eniminenoun

(organic chemistry) Any imine having a neighbouring double bond

Enaminenoun

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated nitrogen compounds, having the general formula R2C=C(R)-NR2, prepared by the condensation reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with an secondary amine; they are the tautomeric forms of imines.

Enaminenoun

an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-

Enamine

An enamine is an unsaturated compound derived by the condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with a secondary amine. Enamines are versatile intermediates.