oxime

Meanings

• noun

  A class of organic compounds containing the oxime functional group, -C=NOH.

  - "Oximes are important intermediates in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals."
  - "The oxime derivative, piracetam, is a popular nootropic drug."

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Variants

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oxime , oximes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'oxys' meaning acid and 'haima' meaning blood, due to their early discovery in oxidized blood.

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Trivia

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1. Oximes were first discovered in oxidized blood in the late 19th century.

2. The name 'oxime' comes from the Greek words 'oxys' meaning acid and 'haima' meaning blood.

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1. Oxidation: A chemical reaction that adds oxygen to a substance, often resulting in the formation of oximes.

2. Aldehydes: Organic compounds that can be oxidized to form oximes.

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Oximes have been extensively studied in the field of organic chemistry due to their unique properties and applications in various industries.

How to Memorize "oxime"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a molecule with an oxime functional group, where one oxygen atom is bonded to a carbon atom and the other oxygen atom is bonded to a hydroxyl group.
   - Visualize the structure of piracetam, a well-known oxime derivative.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oxime' with the concept of 'oxidation' and 'blood'.
   - Think of oximes as the result of the oxidation of certain organic compounds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Oxides Make Inorganic Meals Everyday' to help remember the formation of oxides and oximes.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Oxime is an oxidized aldehyde' to help remember the definition of an oxime.

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