cyclohexylamine
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cy·clo·hex·yl·amine

noun \-hek-ˈsi-lə-ˌmēn\

Definition of CYCLOHEXYLAMINE

: a colorless liquid amine C6H11NH2 that is used in organic synthesis and to prevent corrosion in boilers and that is believed to be harmful as a metabolic breakdown product of cyclamate

Origin of CYCLOHEXYLAMINE

cyclohexane + -yl + amine
First Known Use: 1943

cy·clo·hex·yl·a·mine

noun \-hek-ˈsil-ə-ˌmēn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CYCLOHEXYLAMINE

: a colorless liquid amine C6H11NH2 of cyclohexane that is believed to be harmful as a metabolic breakdown product of cyclamate

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