Amines

This document provides comprehensive A-Level/IB Chemistry notes on amines, amino acids, amides, and polymers, covering their formation, reactions, and structural properties. Key Topics Covered: Amines: Classification: Primary (1°), secondary (2°), tertiary (3°). Formation: Nucleophilic substitution of haloalkanes with ammonia. Reduction of nitriles (R-CN → R-CH₂NH₂) or nitro compounds (R-NO₂ → R-NH₂). Basicity: Acts as a proton acceptor (lone pair on N); forms s...

a page of notes on the topic amino acids and amines

This summary sheet provides a detailed revision of Amines taken from Module 6 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry textbook, although the material is applicable to any exam board. There are key definitions and diagrams followed by an explanation of how Amines are named, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Amines, Making Amines and a description of how Amines form dative covalent bonds. There's also revision of the formation of Aromatic Amines and thorough description of the Reduction of a Nitrile. I...