Amines

Definition

Amines contain nitrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms in aliphatic chains or aromatic rings and have the general formula RNH2.

Naming Amines

When naming amines, the -NH2 (amino) group is indicated by the suffix -amine. When necessary, the position of the amino group is designated by a number. If more than one amino group is present, the prefixes di-,tri-,tetra-, and so on are used to indicate the number of groups.