Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

imide

Noun

/ˈɪm.aɪd/

Definition

A type of chemical compound formed by the reaction of an acid anhydride with ammonia or an amine.

Examples

An example of an imide is phthalimide, which is used in organic chemistry.
Imides can be found in various applications, including dyes and pharmaceuticals.
They are structurally significant in the development of certain polymers.

Meaning

Imides are compounds that contain the functional group characterized by a nitrogen atom bonded to two carbonyl groups (C=O) and one of those carbonyls is bonded to a carbon atom.