Secondary (R2NH)

Definition

In organic chemistry, a secondary amine is an amine where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups and one hydrogen atom. It represents a class of amines that play significant roles in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and polymers.

Related terms

Primary Amine (RNH2): A compound where the nitrogen atom is attached to one alkyl or aryl group and two hydrogen atoms.

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

Quaternary Ammonium Salt (R4N+): A positively charged ion where four organic groups are bonded to a central nitrogen atom, with an additional counterion balancing the charge