amines

Organic compounds derived by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms in ammonia by organic groups (see illustration). Primary amines have one hydrogen replaced, e.g. methylamine, CH₃NH₂. They contain the functional group –NH₂ (the amino group). Secondary amines have two hydrogens replaced, e.g. methylethylamine, CH₃(C₂H₅)NH. Tertiary amines have all three hydrogens replaced, e.g. trimethylamine, (CH₃)₃N. Amines are produced by the decomposition of organic matter. They can be made by reducing nitro compounds or amides. See also imines.

Amines

External Links:

• http://www.acdlabs.com/iupac/nomenclature/93/r93_398.htm -- Information about IUPAC nomenclature of primary amines
• http://www.acdlabs.com/iupac/nomenclature/93/r93_402.htm -- Information about IUPAC nomenclature of secondary and tertiary amines