Secondary amine (R2NH)

Definition

A secondary amine is an organic compound where a nitrogen atom is bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups and one hydrogen atom. It is characterized by the formula R2NH, where R represents the alkyl or aryl groups.

Related terms

Primary Amine (RNH2): An organic compound where a nitrogen atom is bonded to one alkyl or aryl group and two hydrogen atoms.

Tertiary Amine (R3N): An amine where a nitrogen atom is connected to three alkyl or aryl groups, with no hydrogen atoms directly attached to the nitrogen.

Heterocyclic Amine: A cyclic compound that contains atoms of at least two different elements as members of its ring(s), with nitrogen being one of these elements