Octet / Functional Groups
Primary Amine
Primary Amine (R-NH₂) - nitrogen. Nitrogen with two H atoms. Basic and nucleophilic. Fishy smell.
Nitrogen
Functional Group details
Name
Primary Amine
Category
Nitrogen
Smiles
CCN
General Formula
R-NH₂
Description
Nitrogen with two H atoms. Basic and nucleophilic. Fishy smell.
Properties
- Polarity
polar
- H Bond Donor
Yes
- H Bond Acceptor
Yes
- Boiling Point Trend
Higher than alkanes due to H-bonding
Spectroscopy
- Ir Peaks
3300-3500 cm⁻¹ (N-H stretch, two peaks)
- H Nmr Shifts
0.5-3.0 ppm (NH₂, broad, variable)
- C Nmr Shifts
30-50 ppm (C-N)
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