Definition

A type of organic compound that contains nitrogen and is formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in ammonia with hydrocarbon groups.

Example

Amine compounds are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug development.

Conversation

Have you heard about the different types of amine used in chemistry?

Yeah, I remember studying them in class; they can be pretty interesting.

Exactly! Some even have unique properties based on their structure.

Right, and they’re so important in various chemical reactions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amine is derived from the word "ammonia" (from Latin *ammonium*, meaning salt of ammonium) and the suffix "-ine" (used in chemistry to denote substances). The term "amine" refers to a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ammonia' as the base compound, and remember that 'amine' refers to substances related to ammonia, just with some hydrogen replaced.

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