1. 26-4: Amines and Amides

2. Amines Functional group: -NH2 (amino)
General formula: RNH2 (primary amine)
Secondary amine: R-NH-R
Tertiary amine: _____

3. 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.

4. 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