26-4: Amines and Amides
Amines Functional group: -NH2 (amino) General formula: RNH2 (primary amine) Secondary amine: R-NH-R Tertiary amine: _____
Amines, cont. Uses Naming Properties DNA, vitamins, drugs Add –amine to root name of longest hydrocarbon chain. Give an address for the position of the amino group. Properties Amino group is polar, but not as much as a hydroxyl. Act as weak bases.
Amides Functional group: -CONH2 (amide) General formula: R-CONH2 Naming: Add –amide to root name of hydrocarbon. Uses: Biological molecules Amide bond is called a peptide bond