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1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Naming Amines

Organic Chemistry

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Naming Amines

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Problem 30d

Textbook Question

For each of the following, give the systematic name and the common name (if it has one) and then indicate whether it is a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine:
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Step 1: Identify the structure of the given amine. Look at the number of alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom to determine whether it is a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine. A primary amine has one alkyl group attached to the nitrogen, a secondary amine has two, and a tertiary amine has three.

Step 2: Determine the systematic name of the amine. Use IUPAC nomenclature rules to name the compound. Start by identifying the longest carbon chain attached to the nitrogen and name it as an alkyl group. Add the suffix '-amine' to indicate the presence of the amine functional group.

Step 3: Check if the amine has a common name. Common names are often used for simple amines and are based on the alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen. For example, methylamine is the common name for CH3NH2.

Step 4: Confirm the classification of the amine (primary, secondary, or tertiary) based on the number of alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom. This classification is important for understanding the chemical reactivity and properties of the compound.

Step 5: Write down both the systematic name and the common name (if applicable), along with the classification of the amine. Ensure that the names and classification are consistent with the structure provided.

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Amines

Amines are organic compounds derived from ammonia (NH3) by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups. They are classified based on the number of carbon-containing groups attached to the nitrogen atom: primary amines have one carbon group, secondary amines have two, and tertiary amines have three. Understanding the structure of amines is crucial for naming and identifying their classification.

Systematic Naming

Systematic naming, or IUPAC nomenclature, is a standardized method for naming chemical compounds based on their structure. For amines, the name typically includes the longest carbon chain attached to the nitrogen, followed by the suffix '-amine.' This systematic approach ensures that each compound has a unique name that reflects its molecular structure, which is essential for clear communication in chemistry.

Common Names

Common names are traditional names used for chemical compounds that may not follow systematic naming conventions. Many amines have well-known common names, often derived from their source or structure, such as 'ethylamine' for a primary amine derived from ethyl alcohol. Recognizing these common names is important for understanding and communicating about amines in both academic and practical contexts.

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