Mannich Bases

Ketonic amines prepared from the condensation of a ketone with formaldehyde and ammonia or a primary or secondary amine. A Mannich base can act as the equivalent of an alpha,beta unsaturated ketone in synthesis or can be reduced to form physiologically active amino alcohols.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D02.092.650, D02.522.650

MeSH Unique ID: D008352

Entry Terms:

• Bases, Mannich
• Mannich Base
• Base, Mannich

Previous Indexing:

• Amines (1966-1976)

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Mannich Bases

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Ketones
Mannich Bases