Imide

A general linear imide functional group

In organic chemistry, an imide is a functional group consisting of two acyl groups bound to nitrogen.[1] The compounds are structurally related to acid anhydrides, although imides are more resistant to hydrolysis. In terms of commercial applications, imides are best known as components of high-strength polymers, called polyimides. Inorganic imides are also known as solid state or gaseous compounds, and the imido group (=NH) can also act as a ligand.

  1. ^ "Imides". IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology. 2009. doi:10.1351/goldbook.I02948. ISBN 978-0-9678550-9-7.