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cyclohexylamine

noun cy·clo·hex·yl·amine \ ˌsī-klō-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 and Etymology of cyclohexylamine

cyclohexane + -yl + amine

Medical Dictionary

cyclohexylamine

noun cy·clo·hex·yl·a·mine \ -hek-ˈsil-ə-ˌmēn \

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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