Schiff base

Definition

A Schiff base is a compound featuring a nitrogen atom double-bonded to a carbon atom, which is also bonded to an aryl or alkyl group but not a hydrogen atom, created by the condensation of an amine with an aldehyde or ketone. In the context of glycolysis, it plays a role in the enzymatic conversion of intermediates.

Related terms

Glycolysis:

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, generating energy in the form of ATP and NADH.

Aldehyde:

An organic compound containing a carbonyl center with the carbon atom bonded to at least one hydrogen, playing crucial roles in various biochemical transformations.

Amine:

An organic compound and functional group containing a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair, often reacting with aldehydes and ketones to form Schiff bases