Why is LDA lithium diisopropylamide referred to as an amide when it is obviously just a deprotonated amine?

Answer 1

In chemistry, an amide is usually an organic compound that contains the functional group consisting of an acyl group (R-C=O) linked to a nitrogen atom (N). The term refers both to a class of compounds and a functional group within those compounds. The term amide also refers to deprotonated form of ammonia (NH3) or an amine, often represented as anions R2N-. The remainder of this article is about the carbonyl-nitrogen sense of amide. For discussion of these "anionic amides," see the articles sodium amide and LDA.

Answer 2

While the naming convention may seem confusing, LDA is referred to as an amide due to its structural similarity to amides, with the nitrogen atom being bonded to a carbonyl group (in this case, lithium). This carbonyl-like functionality provides stability to the deprotonated form, making it a useful base in organic chemistry reactions.

Answer 3

In organic chemistry, amide can refer a nitrogenous anion in addition to a carbonyl with a nitrogen group on the same carbon