Definition: Condensation products of aromatic amines and aldehydes forming azomethines substituted on the N atom, containing the general formula R-N:CHR. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
IM general only; an imine: do not confuse with Schiff reagent nor PERIODIC ACID-SCHIFF REACTION
Other names Bases, Schiff; Base, Schiff; Schiff Base