what are amines

Amines are a class of organic compounds that contain a nitrogen atom with a lone pair. They are formally derived from ammonia (NH3), where one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a substituent such as an alkyl or aryl group. Amines can be classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on the number of carbon atoms bonded directly to the nitrogen atom/15%3A_Organic_Acids_and_Bases_and_Some_of_Their_Derivatives/15.10%3A_Amines_-_Structures_and_Names). Some naturally occurring amines include alkaloids found in certain plants, catecholamine neurotransmitters, and histamine. Amines have a wide range of applications, including water purification, medicine manufacturing, and the development of insecticides and pesticides.