Glycosylamines are a class of biochemical compounds consisting of a glycosyl group attached to an amino group, -NR2.
They are also known as N-glycosides,[1] as they are a type of glycoside.
Glycosyl groups can be derived from carbohydrates.
The glycosyl group and amino group are connected with a β-N-glycosidic bond, forming a cyclic hemiaminal ether bond (α-aminoether).
Examples include nucleosides such as adenosine.