Amines and amides Organic bases

Take another look at the figure. Any of the hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen on both the amine and amide can be replaced by some other R group. 

Amines and amides, like ammonia, tend to be weak bases (see Chapter 12). Amines are used in the synthesis of disinfectants, insecticides, and dyes. They re in many drugs, both naturally occurring and synthetic. Alkaloids are naturally occurring amines found in plants. Most amphetamines are amines. 

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