Definition: Derivatives of ammonium compounds, NH4+ Y-, in which all four of the hydrogens bonded to nitrogen have been replaced with hydrocarbyl groups. These are distinguished from IMINES which are RN=CR2.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: AMMONIUM CPDS
Other names Ammonium Compounds; Ammonium Compounds, Quaternary; Ammonium
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