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methyl acetimidate
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Definition
: Esters of the hypothetical imidic acids. They react with amines or amino acids to form amidines and are therefore used to modify protein structures and as cross-linking agents.
reagents; D25-26 qualif
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Imidates
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methyl acetimidate [ methyl acetimidate hydrochloride ]
affords intermediate protection for amino group; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
14777-29-8
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