Amine - Naming Conventions

Naming Conventions

Amines are named in several ways. Typically, the compound is given the prefix "amino-" or the suffix: "-amine." The prefix "N-" shows substitution on the nitrogen atom. An organic compound with multiple amino groups is called a diamine, triamine, tetraamine and so forth.

Systematic names for some common amines:

Lower amines are named with the suffix -amine.


methylamine

 Higher amines have the prefix amino as a functional group.


2-aminopentane
(or sometimes: pent-2-yl-amine or pentan-2-amine)

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