Heterocyclic amines

Definition

Heterocyclic amines are compounds where one or more nitrogen atoms are part of a ring structure that also contains carbon atoms. These structures can vary in size and the arrangement of atoms, playing crucial roles in organic chemistry and biology.

Related terms

Amine: An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon groups.

Heterocycle: A cyclic compound that has atoms of at least two different elements as members of its ring(s).

Nomenclature: The system of naming chemical compounds according to agreed-upon rules, essential for accurately identifying and discussing them