Amines

Amines

CHM 252

Amines

• Contain one or more hydrocarbons bonded to a nitrogen

• Are derivatives of ammonia (NH3)

• Groups can be alkyl or aryl (aromatic)

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the compound CH3NH2?

• N- methylamine

• methylamine

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the compound CH3NHCH3?

• methylamine

• N-dimethylamine

• dimethylamine

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the compound CH3NHCH2CH3 ?

• N-methylethylamine

• methylethylamine

• N- ethylmethylamine

Properties

• primary and secondary amines can H bond with themselves

• amines have a higher boiling point than alkanes

• strong odors (ammonia, stale fish, decaying meat)

Multiple Choice

What is a heterocycle?

• a benzene ring with nitrogen bonded to it

• a ring containing nitrogen or some other element other than carbon

• a weak base

Open Ended

What is an ammonium salt? List its properties.

Open Ended

What is an alkaloid? List its properties.

Multiple Choice

What is the alkaloid that can be found in green potatoes?

• Coniine

• solanine

• atropine