Piperidine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Piperidine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) An alicyclic heterocycle, containing 5 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, formally derived by the hydrogenation of pyridine; many of its derivatives are alkaloids or pharmaceuticals.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) An alicyclic heterocycle, containing 5 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, formally derived by the hydrogenation of pyridine; many of its derivatives are alkaloids or pharmaceuticals.
Word Forms
- piperidines
Synonyms for piperidine
Depending on context, synonyms include azinane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propyl, alkylpiperidine, piperidineamine, piperidone, pyridine, piperazine.
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