Amines; Compounds and Functional Groups That Contain a Basic Nitrogen Atom with a Lone Pair
Amines Amines are formally derivatives of ammonia, wherein one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a substituent such as an alkyl and/or aryl group. Amines are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on whether one, two, or three of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic groups. Functional groups of amine are found in a wide variety of compounds, including vitamins, polymers, natural and synthetic dyes, and medications such as codeine and penicillin. They are also found in many molecules essential to life, such as amino acids, neurotransmitters, hormones, and DNA. They are widely used in developing chemicals for crop protection, medication, and water purification. The global Amines market is projected to reach around US$ 17,675.1 million by the end of 2027, in terms of revenue, growing at CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period (2020-2027). Amines are organic compounds that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair. They are formal derivativ