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cyclohexylamine

noun cy·clo·hex·yl·amine \-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
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Origin of CYCLOHEXYLAMINE

cyclohexane + -yl + amine
First Known Use: 1943
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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